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Iraq fears escalation after deadly rocket attack, air strike
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Iraq fears escalation after deadly rocket attack, air strike

Iraqi and United Nations officials scrambled Thursday to contain the fallout from an unprecedented rocket attack that killed three US-led…
US, UK troops among 3 dead in Iraq rocket attack as US-led coalition responds
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US, UK troops among 3 dead in Iraq rocket attack as US-led coalition responds

Two American soldiers and a British soldier were killed Wednesday, a US official said, in the deadliest rocket attack in…
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
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US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday, taking a step…
International court approves Afghanistan investigation
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International court approves Afghanistan investigation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court gave the green light Thursday for prosecutors to…
U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal
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U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal

KABUL (Reuters) — The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, a…
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years
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Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s quest for a second term received a boost on Saturday from the deal with…
To preserve Shia power in Iraq, Iran-backed groups turn to renegade cleric
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To preserve Shia power in Iraq, Iran-backed groups turn to renegade cleric

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — When the grip of Iraq’s Tehran-backed Shia Muslim parties and militias threatened to slip following the killing…
Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day
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Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day

A partial truce marking a potential turning point in Afghanistan’s gruelling war appeared to be holding Saturday, with only isolated…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
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US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29

The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s…
Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source
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Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source

Multiple rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq’s capital early Sunday, an American military source said, the latest in…
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