He called upon the council to take decisive action to end Syria's civil war.

Turkey passed a bill Thursday that allows for military action.

Kabul police estimated the bomber to be 14 years old.

Special Operations officials said that the current vetting process lacks a follow-up process.

Eight civilians and four policemen were killed, although the intended target was NATO.

Gen. Martin Dempsey was in his room at the time, "not in any danger." 

An Afghan official said killings appeared to be premeditated.

Violence has risen 11 percent in recent months, causing concerns over the impending transition of security responsibilities.

The designation indicates the U.S.'s commitment to long-term support of Afghanistan.

Following Hillary Clinton's apology for November attack.