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Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least…
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends

Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends

The ongoing political deadlock in Afghanistan is rooted in the vagueness of Article 61 of the country’s constitution, referring to…
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam

Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam

The most recent rain storms started on Thursday and have hit large areas of Afghanistan, including the capital, Kabul. Floods…
Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death

Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death

An Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced three French citizens to death. The three were found guilty of joining the “Islamic…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister

Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban

Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban

KABUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, a leading donor and member of the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, has been talking with the…
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv to protest against a looming coalition agreement to grant Prime…
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops

US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops

BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…
Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources

Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources

Russia is backing the Syrian army’s large aerial and ground assault as it seeks to gain control of the last…
Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday

Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A coalition of Sudanese protest and opposition groups on Friday called for two days of strikes in…
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