KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Attacks by Taliban militants in southern and central Afghanistan claimed the lives of five Afghan soldiers and four policemen.

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Sources involved with negations to secure the release of South Korean hostages in Afghanistan say a $2 million ransom was paid.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 26 (UPI) -- A South Korean woman, one of 22 surviving Taliban hostages in Afghanistan, reportedly has sent an appeal to get them freed, saying all are quite sick.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 26 (UPI) -- The Taliban in Afghanistan, having already killed one of 23 South Korean hostages, set a Friday deadline to kill others if their demands are not met.

HERAT, Afghanistan, April 8 (UPI) -- An Afghan suicide bomber hit an Italian-led reconstruction team, killing two and injuring nine, in the western city of Herat, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.