The decision follows feuds between the United States and the Hague-based International Criminal Court.
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Kabul says the strikes killed 9 women and children in Kunar and Helmand provinces, as Pakistan says 22 fighters killed.
Relations strain further as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations over terrorism and cross-border violence.
Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan.
Afghan taxi drivers are playing music in their cars despite it being banned by the Taliban.
Pakistan’s security forces report ongoing cross-border fire in latest fighting with Afghanistan.
Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.
Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones.
Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women’s road race.
Three members of one family killed in air raid on house in Kunar province, Afghan Taliban deputy spokesperson says.
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