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Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for an attack on an American convoy that killed one US soldier and, according to…
40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war

40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war

At his home in the mountains north of Kabul, former mujahideen fighter Shah Sulaiman closed his damaged eyes, took a…
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites

Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rafi Tabakian’s clothing store in a Beirut suburb is usually buzzing with customers during the holiday season,…
Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms

Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Baghdad and Iraq’s southern provinces on Sunday, rejecting the…
Syria violence spikes as aid groups warn of disaster

Syria violence spikes as aid groups warn of disaster

A surge in violence Saturday left 12 civilians dead in Syria’s last major opposition bastion as aid groups warned of…
Afghanistan’s Ghani on track for second term: initial results

Afghanistan’s Ghani on track for second term: initial results

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani appeared to have won a second term Sunday, narrowly scoring an outright win in preliminary polling…
US says concerned as Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries: official

US says concerned as Libyan conflict turning bloodier with Russian mercenaries: official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is “very concerned” about the intensification of the conflict in Libya, with a rising…
Russia, China have blood on their hands after veto on Syria cross-border aid: Pompeo

Russia, China have blood on their hands after veto on Syria cross-border aid: Pompeo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday said Russia and China had blood on their hands…
Syria says possible drone attacks hit 3 oil, gas facilities

Syria says possible drone attacks hit 3 oil, gas facilities

BEIRUT (AP) — Near-simultaneous attacks believed to have been carried out by drones hit three government-run oil and gas installations…
Turkish parliament OKs controversial Libya military deal

Turkish parliament OKs controversial Libya military deal

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s parliament approved a security and military deal with Libya’s UN-supported government Saturday on the heels of…
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