Afghnaistan

Afghanistan to sign deal allowing US soldiers to stay till end of year

The deal will allow about 10,000 American troops to stay in the country after the international combat mission ends on December 31.

Taliban offensive kills 100 Afghans; 12 beheaded as violence spirals

This summer's fighting season has seen Taliban militants advance in several provinces, exploiting a prolonged political deadlock in Kabul over disputed presidential election results.

Afghanistan: Presidential rivals sign power-sharing deal

Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates signed a deal on Sunday to share power after months of turmoil over a disputed election that destabilised the nation at a crucial time as most foreign troops prepare to leave.