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Taliban say latest talks end on US’s Afghanistan withdrawal
Middle East
August 12, 2019
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
Middle East
August 9, 2019
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
Middle East
August 6, 2019
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
Middle East
July 25, 2019
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
Middle East
July 24, 2019
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
Middle East
July 9, 2019
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
Middle East
July 7, 2019
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
Middle East
July 2, 2019
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
Middle East
July 1, 2019
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
Middle East
July 1, 2019
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…