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Kabul unveils new art piece in city square

The Afghan capital has unveiled a new landmark on its Dahan-e-bagh square - a giant hand-painted globe of planet Earth.

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Taliban carry out first public execution since Afghanistan takeover

The executed man, identified as Tajmir from Herat province, was killed with three shots from an assault rifle by the victim's father.

Afghanistan

At least seven killed in bus bomb attack in northern Afghanistan

The cause of the explosion is not yet clear, and police are searching for a culprit

Afghanistan

Taliban silences Radio Free Europe

A Taliban official said the Afghan service was taken off air not complying "with journalistic principles and one-sided coverage."

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At least 10 dead after explosion at a religious school in Afghanistan

The blast occurred in Aybak, the capital of Samangan province.

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Afghans will struggle for their lives this winter, says Red Cross

"The economic hardship is there. It's very serious, and people will struggle for their lives," Martin Schüepp, director of operations at the ICRC.

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In pictures: Afghan women banned from funfairs and parks

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have said women should not leave the home without a male relative and must cover their faces.

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Women protest in Afghanistan after Kabul academy bombing

Women and girls from the Hazara community protest in Kabul's western district of Dasht-e-Barchi after a suicide bombing.

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Students killed after suicide bomb attack at Afghan education centre

The blast occurred at an education centre in Kabul on Friday morning.

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Massoud sees opportunity for success in Afghanistan

The leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan Ahmad Massoud has called on the international community to help deliver a new future for his country, saying there is now a unique opportunity to bring about change.

Afghanistan

Ahmad Massoud: Afghanistan’s last resistance

To many, Ahmad Massoud has become a symbol of Afghanistan’s fight for freedom and sovereignty.

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Young people should get in touch with young migrants, says IOM chief

Whether it is to flee conflict, poverty, or persecution, millions are moving around the globe in unprecedented numbers, and the vast majority are young people. Find out more on Global Conversations with António Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

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Suicide bombing at Russian embassy in Kabul kills at least six

It's the first attack on a foreign mission in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control

Afghanistan

Euroviews. Afghanistan’s drug trade fuels extremism. Europe must act | View

"As Afghanistan’s illicit drug trade flows globally, the international community needs to get serious about this threat not only as a matter of public health but also as counter-terrorism financing."

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Good News digest: new library gives Afghan women a safe space and more

Positive news, handpicked by our team, could turn you into this weekend’s star of table conversation.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan mosque blast kills at least 18, including senior cleric

The explosion occurred in the western city of Herat during traditional Friday prayers.

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Rains cause deadly floods in eastern Afghanistan

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains has killed at least nine people, washed away homes and destroyed livestock and farmland in eastern Afghanistan

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Euronews shortlisted for International Emmy Award

It was for international correspondent Anelise Borges' on-the-ground coverage of the Afghanistan crisis following the Taliban's takeover of the country.

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Kabul mosque bomb at prayer time kills 21, including prominent cleric

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack which happened during evening prayers on Thursday.

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Anelise Borges: Inside the life of an Emmy-nominated warzone reporter

Anelise Borges has been nominated for an International Emmy for her coverage of the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.