KABUL Mexicana Fútbol Camiseta , July 18 (Xinhua) -- Taliban militants who have lost ground in the northern Kunduz province amid government forces mounting pressure, launched major offensive in Baghlan-e-Markazi district of the neighboring Baghlan province on Tuesday to reduce stress on fighters in Kunduz, local observers said.
The surprise and multi-pronged attacks which began at 03:00 a.m. local time Tuesday, according to local media reports Mexicana Corona Mundial Camiseta , have enabled Taliban fighters to get closer to Police Department of Baghlan-e-Markazi district.
However, Baghlan police spokesman Zabihullah Shuja in talks with media confirmed the clash, but claimed that so far 16 Taliban insurgents have been killed and 27 others injured.
He also said the government forces have been chasing Taliban militants to ensure lasting peace and security in Baghlan-e-Markazi and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, locals said the road linking Baghlan to the neighboring Kunduz province has been closed down due to the fighting. Taliban fighters don't allow any motorists to pass the area.
Kunduz province with Kunduz city as its capital 250 km north of Kabul has been the scene of fierce fighting since early this year Jesus Molina Mundial Camiseta , during which the armed Taliban fighters were able to briefly capture strategic points including Qala-e-Zal, Khawja Ghar districts and Taluka area outside Kunduz city, but have lost to the government forces.
Government forces backed by aircraft have been fighting to eliminate Taliban militants in Kunduz to ensure lasting peace there.
"Taliban militants in efforts to divert government attention and reduce pressure on fighters in Kunduz province, launched massive offensive in Baghlan-e-Markazi of Baghlan province this morning Paul Aguilar Mundial Camiseta , triggering heavy fighting," a local observer Rahmatullah told Xinhua.
Baghlan police chief Ekramudin Sari in talks with media confirmed the clash, but claimed that the government forces have repulsed the attack and Taliban's design to capture Baghlan-e-Markazai district has been foiled.
The official, however Carlos Pena Mundial Camiseta , admitted that four security personnel had been killed and five others injured.
Meanwhile, Zabihullah Majahid who claims to speak for the Taliban outfit, in contact with media, claimed that 13 government soldiers had been killed and fighting continues Jesus Duenas Mundial Camiseta , a claim rebuffed by Sari as groundless.
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TOKYO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of a tour bus crash in Japan's central Nagano Prefecture early Friday has risen to 14, according to the latest local media reports.
Japan's top government spokesperson Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference that 14 people had lost their lives among the 41 people traveling on the bus that was headed to a popular ski resort in Nagano.
Thirty nine of those on the bus were passengers and two were drivers Orbelin Pineda Mundial Camiseta , local rescue officials said.
The latest reports said around 30 people had been injured and were being treated in hospital, with 6 people in critical condition. Public broadcaster NHK reported the critically injured were showing "no vital signs" with fears mounting that the death toll may rise further.
The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. local time Friday (1700 GMT Thursday) on National Route 18, about 2 km south of the JR Karuizawa station.
Police and investigators confirmed that the road conditions were not icy and investigations into the cause of the accident were underway.
The tour bus departed from Shinjuku in central Tokyo on Thursday night, local media said. It veered onto the opposite lane of the road Andres Guardado Mundial Camiseta , before hitting a guard rail and flipping over.
The tour bus full of skiers on its way to the Kitashiga highlands in the northern part of Nagano, ended up on its side in a wooded ravine off a mountainous road between Nagano and Gunma prefectures.
The emergency call to rescue services was made by one of the passengers, according to the local media.
by Abdul Haleem， Jawed Omid
BAMIAN， Afghanistan， Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Wearing sports gear as she lined up with more than 30 other cyclists to attend a peaceful race， Zakia， 23， told Xinhua that women have the right to live their lives as equals of men.
The cyclists， including more than a dozen girls， stood in three rows to ride their bicycles in Bamian city to demonstrate women's abilities， promote awareness of women's rights and help to reduce violence against women in Afghanistan's conservative society.
"Our sole objective for riding our bikes here today is to show our capacity as women and send the message that women like men can play a productive role in developing our society and riding bikes is proof of this fact，" Zakia asserted.
In Afghanistan where people deeply believe in old-fashioned traditions， many families don't allow their daughters and wives to go out of their homes unless they are accompanied by close relatives.
"By attending the bicycle race and riding in front of hundreds of spectators， we are sending a message that men and women are equal and should enjoy equal rights in society，" said Zakia boldly.
Accompanied by traffic police and under the watchful eyes of hundreds of men standing on both sides of the road， the cyclists after riding for around 4 km gathered in the grounds of Bamian University where speakers called upon people to "say no to violence against women" and promo. Cheap Arizona Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Montreal Canadiens Jerseys Cheap Boston Bruins Jerseys Wholesale Blue Jackets Jerseys Wholesale Blackhawks Jerseys Wholesale Avalanche Jerseys Wholesale Panthers Jerseys Wholesale Finland Hockey Jerseys Wholesale Czech Republic Hockey Jerseys Wholesale Team USA Hockey Jerseys