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Earthquake kills at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has killed at least 20 people, striking northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The ...
The Nation UAE on MSN

Thousands of Afghans return as Pakistan reopens borders

Torkham border crossing at Pak-Afghan border was reopened on Saturday for Afghan families returning to their homeland. The border, however, will remain closed for commer-cial activities. Thousands of ...

Powerful 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20 and damaging historic Blue Mosque

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring ...

Another Deadly Quake, and a Cascade of Calamities for Afghanistan

Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.

Map: 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...
CNN

Taliban still a major threat 8 years later

It has been nearly eight years since U.S. forces overthrew the Taliban leaders of Afghanistan, but the war against the Taliban insurgency is bloodier than ever. The number of Afghan civilians killed ...