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Asia Pacific
Taliban Say ‘Islamic System’ Only Way to Afghan Peace, Women’s Rights
The Taliban said they remain committed to peace talks but insisted that a "genuine Islamic system" in Afghanistan was the only way to end the war and ensure rights — including for women.
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Asia Pacific
UN Says Planning for Afghanistan Violence Hike When US Troops Withdraw
The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when US troops withdraw after two decades, the global body's refugee chief said.
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Asia Pacific
‘Sangorians’ Take a Page From Insurgent Playbook in Fight Against Taliban
They name themselves after a Turkish soap opera, count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks, and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.
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Americas
NKorea Must Prepare for ‘Dialogue and Confrontation’ With US: Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must prepare for both "dialogue and confrontation" with the United States, but with a particular emphasis on the latter.
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Africa
France Arrests ‘High-Ranking’ ISGS Jihadist Abou Dardar in Mali
French forces in Mali have captured a man they describe as a "high-ranking fighter of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara," the French military said.
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Asia Pacific
‘With Masters Defeated, the Slaves Can’t Fight:’ Taliban Eye Victory After US Exit
With Afghan troops in retreat and soon to lose vital American air support, Taliban commanders are voicing exuberance about quickly seizing full control of the country and re-establishing their version of an Islamic state.
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Middle East
Israel Strikes Gaza in Response to Incendiary Balloons
Israel carried out air strikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday after militants in the Palestinian territory sent incendiary balloons into the south of the country.
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Americas
Car Bomb Attack at Colombian Military Base Wounds 36
A car bomb blast inside an army base in the Colombian city of Cucuta wounded 36 people Tuesday, officials said, blaming the attack on ELN guerillas.
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Africa
US-Led War Games Underway in Morocco Near Disputed W.Sahara
US-led forces are carrying out war games near the disputed region of Western Sahara, in exercises jointly organized with Morocco and touted by US Africa Command as its largest.
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Africa
At Least 15 Dead in Suicide Bombing at Somalia Army Camp
At least 15 army recruits died Tuesday when a suicide bomber attacked a military training camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, an officer said.
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