In Afghanistan, it is reported that the Taliban have captured three regional capitals in the country. They seized control of the key northern city of Kunduz yesterday, as well as Sar-e-Pul and Taloqan.<br />''<br />''It means five regional capitals have already fallen to the militants since Friday, with Kunduz being their most important gain this year.<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Taliban said there is no agreement on a ceasefire with the government. Violence has escalated across Afghanistan after US and other international forces began to withdraw their troops from the country, following 20 years of military operations.</span><br />