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Pakistan dismisses claims of ISI role in 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan

U.S. cables published by a non-governmental research institute revealed ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for the attack.

Apr 16, 2016

Pakistan's ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US cables

Declassified cables of the U.S. State Department highlighted frequent meetings between Haqqani members and the ISI in Pakistan.

Apr 14, 2016

5 free earthquake alert apps you can use: Life360, MyQuake, others

With no technology available to predict earthquakes, mobile apps can come handy to help people in quake-prone regions.

Apr 13, 2016

Pakistan army chief accuses India of undermining China investment corridor

Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif said the significance of a Pakistan-China economic alliance had "raised eyebrows" in the region.

Apr 13, 2016

Afghan Taliban announce 'Operation Omari,' named after former leader Mullah Omar

The Afghan Taliban announced the launch of their "spring offensive" fighting season Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2016

World could be polio-free within a year, says WHO

The World Health Organization said Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries where some polio cases were reported.

Apr 12, 2016

Nangarhar: At least 12 killed in suicide attack on Afghan Army bus

Taliban claimed responsibility for the bomb blast in which 38 others were injured, Reuters reported.

Apr 11, 2016

Bomb targeting education ministry officials kills 1, injures 6 in Kabul

The blast took place near the Bagrami area in Kabul.

Apr 11, 2016

Earthquake measuring 6.8 hits North India

The metro rail service in the national capital was temporarily halted after the tremors were felt.

Apr 10, 2016

Explosions rock Kabul after John Kerry's surprise visit

Authorities did not mention the number of casualties or about the nature of blast.

Apr 10, 2016

Migrants' boat capsizes off Greek island of Samos; at least 5 dead

Five of the 11 people, who were aboard the boat when the accident happened, survived.

Apr 9, 2016

Afghanistan: Car bomb near school leaves several casualties, including children, says local media

The blast took place near a high school in Afghanistan's Parwan province Tuesday, according to TOLO News.

Apr 5, 2016

Taliban Android app pulled from Google's Play Store

The Pashto-language app was part of the Taliban's online campaign to foster a global audience.

Apr 4, 2016

Syrian Nusra Front's Abu Firas killed in suspected drone strike: Rebels

"The Sheikh was with his son and several companions," said one of the rebel sources familiar with details of the incident.