US
Taliban try to gain control over parts of Wardak province nearly two months after being pushed back by Afghan forces
Provincial police spokesperson says eight Taliban fighters were also killed during the attack
At least 59 people, including Taliban commanders, were killed in the attack
Neither the Americans nor the Afghan forces have the wherewithal to dislodge the Taliban from its position of strength
The dead commander has been identified as Qari Qudrullah
US Army General John Nicholson showed videos at presser of targeted aerial strikes against Taliban drug factories
47 injured in cross-border firing; army, FC make befitting reply; Torkham also under fire
Taliban forces briefly seized Kunduz city a year ago
Afghan forces fight back a renewed series of attacks on Kunduz, killing dozens of Taliban fighters