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KABUL - Afghanistan’s U20 National Futsal Team defeated Tajikistan 4-1 on Tuesday in the qualifying round of the 2019 AFC U20 Futsal Championship and for the first time qualified for the Asian nations’ next year tourna-ment.Afghanistan defeated host Turk-menistan 5-0 in their first match and lost their second match to Iran 4-2. The national team played well in paly-off round against Tajikistan on Tuesday and defeated the team 4-1.Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uz-bekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyr-gyzstan had participated in the qualifying round. From the mentioned teams, Af-ghanistan, Iran and Kyrgyzstan have qualified for the 2019 cham-pionship. (Tolo news)

Over 70 Taliban Killed in Ghazni Night Raids

US Soldier Succumbed to Injures Suffered in Roadside Bombing

KABUL - District police chief for Sayyad district, five secu-rity forces and seven Taliban insurgents have been killed as a result of clash in northern Sar-i-Pul province, an official said on Tuesday.Hyatullah Hayat, district’s ad-ministrative chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the militants stormed the district at 11pm on Monday night.He said several security check-posts overran by rebels but were recaptured by security forces as the firefight lasted for six hours. He termed the secu-rity situation of the district un-stable. (Pajhwok)

GHAZNI CITY - At least 72 Tali-ban insurgents have been killed in security forces’ operations in three districts of southern Ghazni prov-ince, an official said on Tuesday.Mohammad Arif Noori, the gov-ernor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News that Afghan and foreign forces conducted air-and-ground operations in Nawa, Gilan and Khogyani districts late Mon-day night.Twenty militants were killed in Nawa district and 40 others in Gi-lan district, he said, adding three

KABUL - A US soldier has succumbed to the injuries he sustained last week in a road-side bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, according to Pen-tagon.Sgt. Jason Mitchell McClary died Sunday at the military hospital in Landstuhl, Ger-many. He was 24 years old and from Export, Pennsylvania.Three other service members were killed in the explosion last Tuesday near Ghazni, and two others were wounded.It was the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Afghani-stan this year. The Taliban claimed responsibility.McClary was assigned to 1st

vehicles, five motorcycles and sev-eral weapons belonging rebels were also destroyed during the overnight raids.Separately, 12 insurgents were killed in foreign forces’ airstrike in Kadi area of Khogyani district on Tues-day morning, Noori added.But the Taliban rejected the claims. Zabihullah Mujahid, the group’s spokesman, however, confirmed airstrikes on fighters. He said nine rebels had been killed and 13 others wounded in the past four days in Ghazni province. (Pajhwok)

Afghanistan Qualifies for 2019 AFC Futsal Championship

District Police Chief Among 13 Killed in Sar-I-Pul Attack

Balance your boisterous, adventurous nature with a bit of discipline today, Leo. It’s important to laugh, but it’s also important to stay on task with your duties. The good news is that both of these things can work in tandem. They

aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, one will help you achieve the other.

Maintain a positive attitude, Taurus, and things will naturally flow your way. Tell a few jokes and keep things light and ener-getic. You will find that you can multitask very well and you have the ability to make

everyone smile. Don’t shy away from things - move to-ward them. Put away your self-doubt and be more proac-tive in your approach to everything you encounter.

You may be reluctant to commit to any-thing major today, Gemini. Your natural tendency is to look askance at those who promise grand and wonderful things. You’re smart to question such talk. Don’t

be surprised if someone’s new idea garners all the ac-claim. Don’t buy into it without first hearing the facts. It isn’t a good day for you to gamble, either.

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Outlook Horoscope

Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20)

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18)

Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19)

Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22)

Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22)Cancer (June 21-July 20)

Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20)

Leo (July 21-Aug. 21)Taurus (Apr.21-May 20)

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20)

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 )

This is an important day for you to give thanks for all that you have, Aries. Give your loved ones extra hugs and let them know how much they mean to you. If things start to get a bit too seri-

ous and somber, you’re the one who can pull others out of the rut. There is no need to be sad when you have so much to be happy about.

This may be one of those days when you feel completely alone even if there are hundreds of people around, Cancer. No one seems to understand your perspec-tive. Your incredible sensitivity and emo-

tionalism is putting you in a category all your own. Try not to ostracize yourself from the group. Reach out instead of pull away.

No matter what you’re doing today, have fun, Libra. Whistle a tune. Turn the ste-reo up to full volume and dance around the kitchen as you make dinner. You can find amusement in just about anything, so

keep this in mind as you tackle even the menial tasks. You’re responsible for your own attitude, so don’t blame anyone else for a sour mood.

Connect with the stable, grounding ener-gy of the day, Capricorn, but beware that tension may come in the form of fast talk and misguided information. People might

be fickle and frantic. Wait for the dust to settle before you pick which road to take. Impulsive decisions are apt to lead you down paths that might not be the best choice for you now. Try not to think too much!

You might need to spend time alone in order to reset your programming, Scor-pio. Other people’s influence may be seeping into your psyche. There’s no rea-

son to always do or say what other people dictate. Your sensitivity helps you understand things about others, but it can also bring you down if you start to take on their burdens.

You might find your emotions a bit damp-ened today, Aquarius, but this may not be a bad thing. Try not to blow things out of proportion so much. Don’t feel that you

need to turn every small story into a major headline. There’s no need to exaggerate the truth just to get more attention. Take a more reserved approach to your ac-tions and reactions to all situations.

- Make sure you get your daily dose of laughter and try to come out of your shell a bit more, Pisces. This is an im-portant time for you to let go of your

inhibitions and open up to the world. You may find that there’s a sober tone to your emotions, but you can overcome this easily as long as you keep your chin up. There’s no reason for you to be gloomy.

There may be a thousand things for you to do today, Virgo, but you can only get them done if you concentrate on one at a time. Take a lighthearted approach. You

will never finish by focusing on the sheer amount of work you have to do. Break it up into smaller pieces and delegate tasks if you can. Try to see the fun side of things. Schedule in breaks and snacks.

You will find that discipline, organiza-tion, and a bit of a dramatic flair are ex-actly the things needed to be successful

today, Sagittarius. Just because you have to be practical doesn’t mean that you have to be stern and grumpy. Remember that taking care of serious matters can actu-ally be fun as long as you maintain a positive attitude about the situation. A smile goes a long way.

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KABUL - Security forces entered the house of a powerful figure in capital Kabul on Tuesday and arrested him and his 17 bodyguards, ending an hours long stand-off.Police clashed with guards of Tas-mim Shansab on Monday after they attempted to evict his family from the house in compliance with court orders.The Ministry of Interior (MoI) yes-terday said one policeman was killed and six others including a journalist and chief of quick reaction force were wounded during the battle.Najibullah Danish, MoI spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the clash broke out after Attorney General Of-fice (AGO) officials tried to vacate the house of TasmimShansab.As the standoff entered a second on Tuesday, police arrested Shansab and his 13 guards. Police had arrested five supporters of Shansab on Monday.Some reports say one of Shansab friends was killed and six policemen were wounded in the yesterday’s clash. A number of shops and houses in the area received damages during the clash.Some reports said the house belongs to former defense minister Gen. Ab-dul Rahim Wardak and his body-guards clashed with police.However, Wardak in a statement re-jected his guards had clashed with police, saying the disputed house was owned by Tasmim Shansab, son of NasruddinShansab.The statement said the house had been claimed by someone else and the clash took place after the claimant moved the court.The statement said Gen. Abdul Ra-him Wardak is currently living in Shash Darak area of Kabul and the incident in Haji Yahqob Square has no relation with him. (Pajhwok)

Clash Over Kabul House Eviction Ends, 18 Arrested

Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colo-rado. (Pajhwok)