Germany won't give money to Afghanistan if Sharia law introduced - Maas

"We provide 430 million euros ($505 million) every year, we will not give another cent if the Taliban takes over the country and introduces Sharia law," Heiko Maas said.

Afghan government forces battled Taliban fighters in and around several cities on Thursday, according to officials, as the militants pressed on with their offensive that US intelligence believes could see them take over the capital, Kabul, within 90 days. ($1 = 0.8519 euros)