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Taliban say latest talks end on US’s Afghanistan withdrawal
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Taliban say latest talks end on US’s Afghanistan withdrawal

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The latest round of talks between the Taliban and the United States on a deal to…
More than two million Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage
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More than two million Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage

More than two million Muslims begin the annual hajj on Friday as the Saudi hosts seek to deter politicisation of…
Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn that rallies face attack
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Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn that rallies face attack

KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban on Tuesday denounced as a sham a presidential election due next month, saying their fighters…
At least seven killed as three blasts rock Kabul
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At least seven killed as three blasts rock Kabul

At least seven people were killed and 21 wounded by three blasts that rocked the Afghan capital Thursday ahead of…
British vessel transits strait where Iran seized tanker
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British vessel transits strait where Iran seized tanker

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A large British-flagged vessel has transited the Strait of Hormuz in the first such…
All-Afghan conference brings country closer to peace
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All-Afghan conference brings country closer to peace

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — All-Afghan talks that brought together Afghanistan’s warring sides ended Tuesday with a statement that appeared to…
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
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Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace

Dozens of powerful Afghans including bitter rivals will meet with the Taliban in Doha Sunday, amid separate talks between the…
Fresh bid set to bring Afghans to table for peace deal
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Fresh bid set to bring Afghans to table for peace deal

Rival Afghans will meet Sunday in Qatar, officials said, in a fresh attempt to make political headway as the United…
Gun battle ends in Afghan capital after Taliban blast wounds 105
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Gun battle ends in Afghan capital after Taliban blast wounds 105

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan security forces killed five Taliban gunmen who stormed a building in Kabul on Monday after detonating…
At least 65 wounded as powerful car bomb rocks Kabul
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At least 65 wounded as powerful car bomb rocks Kabul

Dozens of people were wounded with fatalities feared as a powerful car bomb rocked Kabul early Monday and gunmen battled…
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