Afghanistan unrest
Death toll in Afghan hospital attack rises to 30
Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said the attack was suppressed by mid-afternoon, with all three gunmen killed.
A US soldier was severely wounded in fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, the military said.
The Ministry of Health, which reported the casualty numbers, said the figure was expected to rise.
Mounting Afghan civilian casualties since 2009
Officials on both sides said the crossing had reopened after Kabul and Islamabad reached an agreement.
More than 200 people have been reported kidnapped & at least 21 murdered in northern & eastern Afghan.
The attack occurred around 2:30pm local time & also killed the vehicle’s driver, an army soldier said.
Obama telephoned MSF International President Joanne Liu to apologise and express his condolences.
12 medical staff and at least 10 patients were killed following a US air strike on a hospital in Kunduz.
The northern city of Kunduz has been the scene of fierce fighting since the Taliban captured it a week ago.
UN Secretary-General called for a thorough and impartial investigation in order to ensure accountability.
The explosion in the city of Kunduz early this morning has left more than 30 people unaccounted for.
Seven Taliban and four members of the security forces were killed in the attack.
Insurgent activity has increased in the province over the past year and private militias have proliferated.
Tuesday’s victory came despite signs that the Taliban were stepping up their offensive.
A standoff with police ended about five hours later as ambulances raced out of the area.
Police are investigating whether there was a 2nd explosion after people rushed to the scene to help.
The announcement by US Defense Secretary Ash Carter came ahead of talks at the White House on Tuesday.
Rianna du Plessis says the Taliban attack has left her sister Hannelie broken and destitute.