2 Main News Page Nangarharis Face Unruly Traffic after 20 ISIL Terrorists Killed in Roads Closure - Residents say several roads have been closed Airstrike East of in the capital of eastern Nan- JALALABAD - At least twenty garhar province for security rea- insurgents affiliated with the ISIL sons, creating inconvenience for terrorist group were killed in an local residents and commuters. airstrike in Eastern Nangarhar Passengers on the Jalalabad- province of Afghanistan. Torkham highway and residents The Afghan Defense Ministry said of 11 districts of Nangarhar com- in a statement that the airstrike plain the closure of the airport was carried out during the past road has created problems for 24 hours, supporting the ongoing them. offensive to eliminate the threats The road was closed after a car posed by the terror group, Khaama suicide bombing targeted a se- press reported. curity post at the airport about a A statement said the insurgents month ago. were targeted in the vicinity of Another road leading to the , one of the main ar- governor’s house in Jalalabad eas in Nangarhar where the ISIL city has also been closed since loyalists are active in some of its a month following threats of at- parts.The anti-government armed tack. militant groups have not com- An elderly woman, who walked mented regarding the report so far. several kilometers on a hot Nangarhar is among the relatively summer day to reach Torkham calm ...(More on P4)...(17) border town, angrily criticized government officials, saying the ISIS Militants Suffer Casualties Bid to Kidnap Afghan government was only concerned Mattis Says US ‘may have Pulled our about itself. in US Drone Strike in Army Officer Turns Jan Mohammad, a resident of of Afghanistan Deadly for Militants in Troops out too Rapidly’ on Afghanistan Momand Dara district of Nan- garhar, said they had to travel on - The militants of Provincial police spokes- Logar WASHNGTON - Defense another road which was longer the Islamic State of Iraq man Faridullah Dehqan Secretary Jim Mattis said KABUL - A bid to abduct an and insecure after closure of the and Syria (ISIS) terrorist said the US forces based in Thursday at the NATO road passing in front of the air- group’s offshoot in Af- Afghanistan conducted an officer of the Afghan national defense ministerial meet- army in central , port. ghanistan, ISIS Khurasan, airstrike using unmanned ing in Brussels the U.S. He said the government was suffered casualties in a aerial vehicle, targeting the close to capital Kabul, turned may have cut the number deadly for the insurgents in paying no attention to people’s drone strike conducted in ISIS militants in Manogi of troops in Afghanistan concerns and even created prob- eastern Kunar province of district. this province as the militant ap- “too rapidly” amid a re- pointed for the task was brutally lems for them. Afghanistan. Dehqan further added that surgent Taliban. Ghulam Jan, a resident of Lalpu- According to the local gov- the information they have shot dead by the army officer. Mattis’ remarks came as According to the local govern- ra district, also asked the govern- ernment officials, the air- received indicates that NATO agreed to send ment to resolve traffic problems. strike was carried out late three ISIS loyalists were ment officials in Logar, the more forces in response to tribution of almost 4,000 American forces, divided incident took place early on “The airport road is blocked on Thursday in the vicinity killed and another one was commanders’ requests for between the NATO mission and America’s counter- from the first...(More on P4)...(22) of Manogi district. ...(More on P4)...(18) Wednesday in Khosh district. as many as 3,000 troops to terrorism operations against Taliban, Al Qaeda and The provincial government me- train and work alongside Islamic State militants in Afghanistan. Six Farah Prince Charles, Camilla to dia office in a statement also Afghan security forces. Mattis said at a news conference after the meeting confirmed the report and said That number does not that he was pleased by allies’ willingness to contrib- Policemen Killed in Honour Canadian Soldiers who the insurgent given the task for include an expected con- ute more. The U.K. said it ...(More on P4)...(20) Taliban Attack the abduction of the army offic- KABUL - Farah officials said five Died in Afghanistan er faced an unexpected reaction Taliban were killed and nine others as he was trying to kidnap the Afghanistan Announces Squad for were wounded in the fight against army officer. police force members in Sheb Koh The statement further added the Historic Match against MCC district on Thursday night. that the incident took place in KABUL - The Afghanistan At least six police force members the vicinity of Qala-e-Safid area Board (ACB) on were killed when a group of Tali- of Khosha district on Wednes- Wednesday announced ban fighters attacked their check day morning as the army officer the national team squad post in Sheb Koh district in Farah was travelling in a vehicle and for the upcoming historic province, Farah police confirmed the militants were attempting to match against the World’s on Friday. ONTRRIO - The Prince of tour Thursday in Iqaluit, kidnap him. Best XI team, Maryl eb- The incident took place on Thurs- Wales and the Duchess of where they discussed revi- However, the bid turned deadly one Cricket Club (MCC). day night, Farah police spokesman Cornwall start the second talization of the Inuit lan- for the insurgents after the army The One Day Interna- Eqbal Baher told TOLOnews. day of their royal tour of guage and visited Sylvia officer used the opportunity to tional (ODI) match is Baher said that five Taliban fight- Canada at CFB Trenton in Grinnell Territorial Park. take out the gun and instantly scheduled to be played in , , ers were killed and nine others eastern Ontario on Friday, Prince Charles and Camilla kill the driver of the vehicle, ap- Lord’s of London, United Shafaq, , , Javed Ahma- wounded in the clash. and will honour soldiers plan to meet with members parently a member of the insur- Kingdom on 11th July. di, , , , According to him, the police check who lost their lives in Af- of the military at CFB Tren- gents group, who was attempt- The squad for the match , , and Farid Ahmad Malik. post is named Karez Shekhan. ghanistan. ton, beginning at 11.15 a.m. ing to take him to the custody of includes Asghar Stan- The match has been scheduled for July 11th based Taliban is yet to comment on the They began their three-day ET. ...(More on P4)...(19) the militants. (KP) ikzai, , on an agreement ...(More on P4)...(21) report. (Tolonews) Outlook Horoscope

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You may be annoyed with someone close It seems as if people disagree with you today Sometimes an argument escalates when some- You don’t understand why people look to to you who won’t say exactly what’s on no matter what you say, leaving you to con- one tries to force a resolution to a complex issue. you for answers and then reject the truth his or her mind. You know there’s more sider a strategy based on non-communication. Like the mythical many-headed Hydra, each you offer. It’s as if someone is trying to set to the story and would prefer unspoken You’re not in the mood to share your feelings answer creates two new problems. You might be caught you up today, but you can see through their games. grievances to be out in the open. Nevertheless, the with anyone because you don’t want to waste in the middle of a powerful difference of opinion today, However, you’re treading on dangerous ground more you push, the more others retreat. Change time and energy defending your motives. However, keep- and you can’t untangle yourself from the melodrama. But now, because it’s nearly impossible to tell what’s your strategy completely by shifting your focus to ing your plans to yourself enables everyone else to make as- your current determination to find the right solution to a originating from others and what’s actually coming something else. sumptions without basing them on reality. serious conflict might only lead to resentment. from within. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You’re willing to cooperate with others today, Your ambivalence about today’s activities might You could take a strong position on a heart- Although you may be entertaining a variety of but only to a certain point. Although you care- be enough to drive everyone around you bon- felt matter today, prompting everyone possible adventures ahead, your current obliga- fully state your preferences and draw your kers. Even if no one agrees with you, they just to agree or disagree with you. Ironically, tions prevent you from hitting the road today. boundaries, people still might want to push want you to commit to one plan or another. you’re much more flexible in your thinking In fact, there could be unspoken assumptions you further than you’re willing to go. Unfortu- However, you might not have a preference be- now than you sound. Your false bravado about your involvement in caring for someone nately, your frustration can get in the way of a pleasant cause you can see the pros and cons to each option. Suc- may be part of a clever strategy to hide your lack of clar- in need. It’s probably too soon to bring this delicate dis- day, especially if you give in to someone else’s wishes just cumbing to emotional pressure might create more tension ity. Unfortunately, your attempts at misdirection might cussion out into the open, but it’s prudent to prepare your to maintain the peace. than you can stand. backfire when you can’t muster up the passion to defend talking points while there’s still time. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) It’s tempting to feel one thing yet say some- You might spend an inordinate amount of You see several different paths that could You possess the ability to sink far deeper thing else today, especially if you’re at- time lost in your thoughts today as you try to lead you into very different futures now, into emotional depths than others today and tempting to sidestep an unnecessary disa- determine your best move. Unfortunately, you and you’re unsure which version you like you’re not afraid to wear a badge of honor greement. Nevertheless, some differences may lose your opportunity to influence the dy- the best. Of course, people who are close to upon your return. You want everyone to be are best resolved by talking about them be- namics of a current relationship if you wait too you have their own ideas and they’re not aware of your courage while you make the fore they grow into an irresolvable situation. Your feel- long to speak your truth. Logical thinking is usually one hesitant to share them with you. But you might not like most of your willingness to face your fears and limitations. ings will not dissipate by pretending that everything is of your greatest strengths, but it could be a real obstacle to what you hear today, motivating you to dream about However, your little journey into the underworld might okay; in fact, a tiny molehill can quickly morph into a your happiness now. Set your rationalizations aside and your future as you envision it, even if you feel unsup- not progress according to your expectations, prompting substantial mountain now if you slip into denial. just act from your gut. ported by your friends and family. you to worry about the wisdom of your choices.

Yesterday’s Solution Across 1. Corridors, 6. Nets, 10. Felines, 14. Expect, 15. Dwarf buffalo, 16. Egg-shaped, 17. Appalling, 19. Agreeable, 20. Acid neutralizer, 21. G, 22. Told, 23. Trolleys, 25. Openings, 26. Satisfy, 30. An evil supernatural being, 32. City on San Francisco Bay, 35. Feeling, 39. Gang fight, 40. Plunderer, 41. Levied, 43. Sickness, 44. Ren- der harmless, 46. International trade agreement, 47. Start, 50. Pontiffs, 53. Bit of gossip, 54. Which person?, 55. Loutish, 60. A ridge of sand, 61. Nonphysical, 63. Biblical garden, 64. Bearing, 65. Negatively charged particle, 66. Exam, 67. Cush- ions or mats, 68. Factions,

Down acquiesce, await, better, 1. Laugh, 2. Absent Without Leave, ,3. Frolic 4. Former Italian currency, 5. Supporting column, bite, blast, bound, bunch, 6. Direction, 7. Conundrum, 8. Agueweed, 9. Wise one, 10. Agreeing, 11. Birdlike, 12. Implied, came, confederate, cute 13. Sleighs, 18. Coniferous tree, 24. American Dental Association, 25. Outspoken, 26. Indian data, deal, delay, dwell, dress, 27. Astringent, 28. Pack down, 29. Avatar, 31. A crumbling earthy deposit, 33. Shoemak- endure, energy, freedom, er’s awl, 34. D D D D, 36. Bright thought, 37. “___ we forget”, 38. At one time (archaic), 42. Water glass, grade, grime, heart, flea, 43. Evil spirit, 45. Absolutely still, 47. Anagram of “Debit”, 48. Chopin composition, 49. Seg- human, leave, letup, ments of DNA, 51. A very long period, 52. Heroic tales, 54. Weakling, 56. French for Finished lively, loathe, molt, none, or Done, 57. Footnote note, 58. Blackthorn, 59. Female chickens, 62. Autonomic nervous system odium, patron, peach