2 Main News Page Three Children Killed Military Operation Underway in Baghlan Blast PUL-E-KHUMRI - Early hospital said. Officials reports indicate that at did say however, that the to Recapture Sancharak District least three children were death toll could increase. killed and 15 others in- This comes less than a KABUL - Military operation is militants. Clashes have reportedly jured in a mortar explo- week after eight children underway in Sancharak District occurred during the operation but sion in northern Baghlan died in a mortar explo- of northern Sar-e-Pul province officials have not yet released in- province, local officials sion in Kabul. to recapture the lost areas from formation about possible casualties. said on Tuesday. This incident happened Taliban, officials said Tuesday. Taliban stormed Sancharak District The incident happened when the children ap- Governor of Sar-e-Pul province last month and captured areas from early Tuesday in Pul-e- parently found the unex- said that army, police, national security forces after clashes. The Khumri, the capital of the ploded device, believed directorate of security and the group launched a new wave of at- province, after a group to have been left over uprising civilians are taking part tacks, to the most part in northern of boys found the mortar from the civil war, while in the operation backed by air part of the country, after announc- and started playing with playing at a construction force. ing its so-called “Spring Offensive” it, officials at Baghlan site.(Tolonews) Mohammad Zahir said the op- in April. eration kicked off on Monday They have been able to seize areas morning and so far several vil- from security forces but lost them lages including TaghaiKhwaja, back after suffering heavy casual- 26kg Narcotics Seized at DehMurda have been cleared of ties. (KP) Tajik-Afghan Border Gang of Kidnappers Al-Qaeda Warns Saudi Arabia Nangarhar Police Busted after Killing Chief Survives Hostage in Balkh Ahead of Mass Execution RIYADH - The global Bomb Attack militant network of KABUL - Fazel Ahmad Shirzad, pro- al-Qaeda on Tuesday vincial police chief survived a bomb warned the government attack while he was on his way to of Saudi Arabia of con- Achin district of Nangarhar. sequences in case the “Mr. Shirzad convoy was on his way planned mass execution to Achin district while he was at- DUSHANBE - 26 kilos group of Afghan smug- is carried out,Reuters tacked by a bomb in Amanullah Khan of narcotics have been glers who were illegally news agency reports. residential town area,” AtaullahK- seized by Tajik border crossing border river in the group’s affiliate in hogyani, provincial governor spokes- guards at the Tajik-Af- the Panj district in early Yemen known as Al Qae- man said. Khogyani says no one was ghan border in Khatlon Monday morning. MAZAR - The National Directorate da in the Arabian Penin- affected as a result of the incident province. According to “When Tajik border of Security (NDS) has busted a gang sula (AQAP) said it was while another source who wish not to the press center of the guards tried to detain of kidnappers in northern Balkh aware of Saudi intentions be named says three civilians were in- Main Border Guard Di- the trespassers, the latter province. to execute its members the blood of our captives, in a statement which was jured as a consequence of this attack. rectorate under the State opened fire at them. The A statement released by NDS on in Saudi prisons and and their pure blood will posted on Twitter and Nangarhar is among the volatile dis- Committee for National border guards opened Tuesday states that four members pledged to carry out at- not dry before we shed dated Tuesday. “We will tricts in Afghanistan where the armed Security (SCNS), Tajik return fire and the tres- of the gang, Mohammad Ashraf, tacks in response. the blood of the soldiers not enjoy life unless we insurgent groups are actively operat- border guard on a rou- passers were forced to re Mohammad Gul, Abdul Jabbar and “We swear to God, our of Al Saud,” according to get the necks of the Al ing in a number of its districts. (ATN) tine patrol spotted a ...(More on P4)...(16) Abdul Hakim, were arrested during blood will be shed before Reuters, the group said ...(More on P4)...(15) a raid in Mazare-e-Sharif, capital of Balkh province. Armenia to Grant Asylum to Afghans They had recently abducted Mo- Taliban Shadow Governor Killed YEREVAN - The Armeni- hammad Dawoud S/O Abdul KABUL - MawlawiBaz an State Migration Agency Rahman from the jurisdiction of Mohammad, district gov- is considering the matter Dehdadi District and demanded his ernor of Taliban for San- of granting asylum to Af- family for 10 million Afghanis. charak District of north- ghans ShokatAminzai and Dawoud’s family was unable to ern Sar-e-Pul province, SediqhollahAlizadeh, who fulfill the demand after which kid- and MawlawiQamar- had crossed the Turkey- nappers brutally killed him and ud-din, group’s military Armenia border, Head of buried his dead body in Qutan Shah commander, killed in a the agency, GagikYeganyan, Mahmood of ChaharKint District. military operation, Min- Armenian media reported Tuesday. They told NDS during initial inves- istry of Interior said in a statement on Tuesday. “The Afghans have peti- tigation about the murder and ex- “The two important fight- tioned to us on the matter posed the location where they had ers of Taliban were killed of being granted asylum,” buried the dead body. in a precise raid in the ince would get better, the mine planters of Taliban Yeganyan said. “We have Dawoud’s dead body was then village of DehMordah of statement adds. Military with landmines in south- launched [respective] admin- recovered from Qutan Shah Sancharak District yes- operation in Sancharak eastern Paktia province. istrative proceedings, and gally crossing the Armenian zadeh, and they crossed the Mahmood village. terday,” states the state- was launched on Monday The group planned to fur- according to procedures, we border. Turkish-Armenian border on A footage released by the spy agen- ment. With their death, after Taliban seized some nish landmines on public are examining the petition.” According to the indict- October 6. But they were ap- cy shows four people identified as the security situation villages from security highway in Machalgho To note, however, the case ment, ShokatAminzai had prehended by the Armenian the arrested kidnappers who con- of Sancharak and other forces. Meanwhile, police area of Ahmad Abad Dis- of these Afghans is in court, reached a preliminary agree- border service officers. (Ar- fess to their crimes. (KP) parts of Sar-e-Pol prov- have detained four land- trict on Monday. (KP) as they are charged with ille- ment with SediqhollahAli- menia News) Outlook Horoscope

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Excitement mounts as you consider every Burying your unrealistic thoughts won’t Your best friends remain true to you through Attempting to balance your list of chores with angle of a creative project today. You’re eager make you happy today, but neither will in- thick and thin, and they quietly cheer you on as your desire for excitement leads to an unsolv- to get started, but you can’t figure out how to discriminately telling them to anyone who you express your creativity today. They seem to able dilemma today. Even if you’re facing a organize all your ideas. Your reactions are so will listen. Nevertheless, your outrageous appreciate your authenticity and admire you even more difficult decision now, you’re required to play bythe swift now that you inadvertently overwhelm others while schemes may get the best of you if you cannot when you are doing what you love. Thankfully, you en- existing rules. Thankfully, changing your attitude can sharing your plans. Think before you speak because you come up with a plan to harness the power of your imagi- joy shining for others, so this can be a fantastic win-win change the name of the game, enabling you to main- probably sound more outrageous than you realize. Keep nation. Instead of allowing your dreams to drift aimlessly, situation. Stretch into new territory by using your colorful tain your integrity while also breaking out of your shell. your audience in mind and tailor your delivery accordingly. discuss your dilemma with a clever confidant. imagination to create a special memory for everyone. Never underestimate the element of surprise. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Rather than spinning your wheels and go- Big bold action may be necessary for you to Circumstances may necessitate that It may seem as if everyone is having more ing nowhere fast, channel your energy into find emotional satisfaction today as the Moon you publicly display your emotions in fun than you today, but this lopsided per- creating a joyful environment, instead. The dances her way through dramatic Leo. Luckily, ways that normally would make you ception could be a figment of your imagina- showy Leo Moon visits your 4th House of you are primed for a stellar performance even uncomfortable. Nevertheless, you are tion. You want to be part of the group, yet Home and Family, inspiring you to redec- if you’re concerned about other parts of your willing to stand up for your beliefs to- you also need to maintain your reputation orate around the house to take your mind off more life. Instead of pretending that everything is fine now, set day, and being vulnerable is just part of the pack- as an outsider. Instead of comparing yourself to complicated issues at work. Nevertheless, you can’t aside your defenses and just share your story with some- age. Nevertheless, wait until you are fully ready anyone else, decide what you want to do now based stop the flow of your thoughts. one you trust. Although the show must go on. before making a serious commitment. only on what would make your heart happiest. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Discerning the fine edge between a bril- There are many disparate facets of your life You wish you were free of obligations so You might come across more rebellious liant thought and a crazy one today is coming together now, and you would be wise you could explore new paths into your fu- than you actually feel today since you nearly impossible as rational Mercury to connect the dots between the apparent coin- ture. Unfortunately, you might have respon- don’t realize how intimidating your words trines wild Uranus. However, there’s really cidences. You have a chance to create a special sibilities you cannot avoid today. Luckily, sound to your coworkers. Obviously, you no need to waste too much time worrying kind of magic simply by focusing on the rela- falling behind isn’t as bad as it sounds, since are free to say whatever enters your mind about slipping over the edge as long as you maintain tionship between separate events. Analytical Mercury is handling unfinished business doesn’t prevent you from without censoring your remarks. Nevertheless, some- your sense of humor. Keep your feet on solid ground; busy filling your head with one idea after another today. also chasing your dreams. Even if you’re not prepared to one may not take your message as lightly as you in- remember, it’s not necessary to share every amazing But rather than trying to rationally explain every thought, embark on your next great adventure, tying up loose ends tend. Happily, you can prevent discord by going out idea that crosses your mind. just find a way to weave the strands into a single tapestry. now allows you to fly sooner than you expect. of your way to respect the opinions of others.

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