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Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
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Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
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No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.

KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…
Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk
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Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

MUNICH (AP) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday that a truce agreement between the United States and the…
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement
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US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy,…
At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul
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At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul

A suicide attack targeting a military academy killed at least five people in the Afghan capital Kabul early Tuesday, in…
War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills
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War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Aspen! Zermatt! Kabul? While Afghanistan’s capital may seem an unlikely destination for snowboarders, a group of…
US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official
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US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official

US and Afghan troops came under “direct fire” in eastern Afghanistan late Saturday, a US military official said, in an…
Afghan media outlets protest curtailed access to information
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Afghan media outlets protest curtailed access to information

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan media watchdog urged the government on Wednesday to heed a demand for more media…
US demands more from Taliban on ceasefire before deal
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US demands more from Taliban on ceasefire before deal

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday demanded “demonstrable evidence” from the Taliban that they…
Airstrikes on the rise as US pursues Afghan peace talks
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Airstrikes on the rise as US pursues Afghan peace talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — New U.S. Air Force statistics show the U.S. dropped more bombs on Afghanistan last year than any…
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