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Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt – sources
Middle East
September 3, 2021
Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt – sources
Sept 3 (Reuters) – Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government set to be announced shortly, sources…
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
World
September 2, 2021
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low, another sign…
Taliban prepare to announce new Afghan government amid economic turmoil
Middle East
September 2, 2021
Taliban prepare to announce new Afghan government amid economic turmoil
Sept 2 (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers were preparing their government on Thursday, more than two weeks after the…
New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains
World
September 2, 2021
New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains
Sept 2 (Reuters) – The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday…
High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place
World
September 2, 2021
High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in…
Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan
DOHA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Qatar’s foreign minister on Tuesday warned that isolating the Taliban could lead to further instability…
Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban
Middle East
August 31, 2021
Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban
Just a few days ago, US President Joe Biden picked up the phone to thank the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al…
Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security
Middle East
August 31, 2021
Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul’s international airport on Tuesday, hours after the final US troop…
Rockets target US troops as final Kabul withdrawal begins, core diplomats fly out
Middle East
August 30, 2021
Rockets target US troops as final Kabul withdrawal begins, core diplomats fly out
Aug 30 (Reuters) – US anti-missile defenses intercepted rockets fired at Kabul’s airport early on Monday, as the United States…
Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout
Middle East
August 30, 2021
Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar played an outsized role in US efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of…