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Three Afghan districts under Afghan Taliban control, strong bases made to launch attacks
KUNDUZ CITY – The newly created three districts in northern Kunduzprovince have been in the Taliban control and the government...
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CIA denies story that it was fleeced by Russian agent
Washington – The CIA on Saturday categorically denied reports that it wasfleeced by a mystery Russian who promised compromising information...
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Turkey detains 31 suspected IS members
In Turkey, police have detained thirty one suspected Islamic State members in Istanbul who were preparing to launch an attack....
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Israel issues stern warning to Iran
JERUSALEM – Israel issued stark warnings on Sunday over Iran’s presence inneighbouring Syria after a confrontation threatened to open a...
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Syria shoots down Israeli F-16
JERUSALEM:Israel launched heavy air strikes in Syria on Saturday, saying it hit air defences and Iranian targets, and the Syrian...
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Palestine appeals to int l community to demand future negotiations
Palestine has appealed to international community, including countries in Europe and the Arab world, to demand a say in future...
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China’s top diplomat tells Trump hopes to increase coordination on North Korea
BEIJING:China hopes both it and the United States can increase their coordination on the North Korea issue, China’s top diplomat...
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Saudi women need not wear Abaya: Saudi senior cleric
RIYADH – Saudi women need not wear the abaya – the loose-fitting,full-length robes symbolic of religious faith – a senior...
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China says U.S. bill on Taiwan ties threatens stability
BEIJING:A U.S. bill that encourages reciprocal visits by U.S. and Taiwanese government officials threatens stability in the Taiwan Strait and...
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Five Olympic gold medals up for grabs
Five gold medals are up for grabs on the first day of full competition in the Winter Olympics Saturday, which...