Fighting between the military and rebels has worsened in recent days as the army battled to regain one of its bases.

Attack adds to fears that charity workers are increasingly vulnerable, particularly in the northwest.

Singer raps of rape, abuse and atrocities that Afghan women have endured during decades of war.

US Secretary of State is expected to make a full recovery from a rare blood clot in her head.

Malala's father will initially undertake the role for three years, but could get a two-year extension.

Police are to formally charge five suspects with rape, kidnapping and murder after the woman died at the weekend.

Afghan warlord considers education is as necessary for girls as it is for boys.

35,000 refugees live in makeshift shelters around Kabul, collecting supplies to avoid repeat of last winter's deaths.

Businessmen can be insured for as much as $500,000 with premiums as low as $75.

Deaths per month since beginning of conflict have grown to an average of more than 5,000 per month since July 2012.