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Afghans vote to choose new leader
Millions of Afghans vote in an election for the first democratic transfer of power in the country's history.
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Pakistan Taliban extends ceasefire
This follows the release of a batch of low-level prisoners by the Pakistani government.
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Taliban attack kills 19 Afghan soldiers
The Afghan Taliban attacked an army outpost in eastern Kunar province on Sunday killing 19 soldiers.
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'Karzai in secret talks with Taliban'
Officials, however, said the Taliban-initiated talks had been fruitless so far.
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Afghan president won't sign US security deal
Hamid Karzai has refused to sign a security deal with the US.
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Afghan governor killed
Taliban intensified its revolt against government in recent weeks.
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Yousafzai: Time is on my side
The 16-year-old says she has a lot of work to do before claiming the Nobel Peace Prize.
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US consulate in Afghanistan attacked
The attack came two days after Americans staged solemn commemorations for the 11 September.
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Taliban kill 12 government workers
The six, all drivers, were killed by Taliban because they were working with the government.
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Afghan president to visit Pakistan
The trip is aimed at mending the fragile relationship between the two neighbours.
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Taliban gunmen storm Pakistan prison
Hundreds of Pakistani prisoners were freed by the Taliban on Monday night.
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Afghan to avoid US talks with Taliban
The Afghan president is doubtful to attend talks aimed at ending 12 years of bloody war.
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Taliban attack Kabul airport
Seven members including suicide bombers launched the attack on Monday morning.
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Red Cross withdraws staff from Afghanistan
The Taliban denies reports it's responsible for last week’s shooting at one of the Red Cross base.
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Ex-Pakistan PM's son abducted
Gunmen kidnapped the son of a former Pakistani prime minister on Thursday.
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Pakistan: Blast at election rally kills 15
The attack at a gathering of Jamiat Ulema-e- Islam religious party members also wounded 40.
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Taliban vow suicide in new spring offensive
The Taliban in Afghanistan announced a new campaign of mass suicide attacks on foreign military bases.
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Taliban threaten to assassinate Musharraf
The Taliban threatened to use suicide bombers and snipers to kill former President Pervez Musharraf.
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Pakistani girl shot by Taliban leaves hospital
A 15-year-old shot in the head by the Taliban has been discharged from hospital.
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US drone strike kills Taliban commander
A US drone strike has killed a Taliban commander, his deputy and 8 others in northwest Pakistan.
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Taliban outlines conditions for ceasefire
Pakistan Taliban outline conditions for ceasefire and adoption of Islamic law.