Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2018 -30 April
Taliban strives to repeat Afghanistan’s deadly history with new spring offensive
Since the Soviet-backed coup of 1978, the last week of April has twice seen Afghanistan's destiny alter course, and the Taliban seek to orchestrate a third turn in their favor through their latest spring offensive
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30 April
ISIS claims deadly double suicide bombing in Kabul
At least 25 people were killed when two suicide blasts ripped through central Kabul early Monday, Afghanistan's health ministry has confirmed.
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28 April
Two more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to US Air Force Afghanistan Program
Two more A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft were delivered this week to the U.S. Air Force for its Afghanistan Program, five months earlier than expected
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27 April
North and South Korea agree to ‘complete denuclearization’ in historic leaders’ meeting
North and South Korea issued a joint declaration on Friday, April 27 affirming their commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and an end to a decades-long war between the two countries.
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26 April
NATO could help with Afghan election security, Stoltenberg says
NATO forces could help ensure security for Afghanistan's upcoming elections, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday, three years after they ended their combat operations in the country.
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26 April
Taliban claims dozens of attacks on Afghan soldiers after announcing ‘spring offensive’
Taliban assaults in two Afghan provinces have left more than 20 Afghan soldiers dead after the group attacked military installments in Kunduz and Faryab province on Wednesday night.
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24 April
At least six police killed in Pakistan triple suicide blasts
At least six policemen were killed and 15 security personnel were wounded when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in southwest Pakistan, officials said.
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24 April
Taiwan to stage live-fire exercise simulating Chinese invasion
Taiwan will practice thwarting a Chinese "invasion" in annual live fire drills in June, simulating surprise coastal assaults to reflect increased military threats from Beijing, officials said
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22 April
At least 14 suspected Maoist guerrillas killed in gunfight with police in India
At least 14 suspected Maoist guerrillas were killed Sunday in a gunfight in India's central state of Maharashtra, police said, yet another violent clash in the country's longest-running conflict.
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19 April
Deadly airstrike on school is latest blow to Afghanistan peace prospects
Afghanistan saw yet another deadly government air raid claim multiple civilian lives, but is now witnessing a landmark civic movement in a bid to keep the hope of peace alive amid escalating violence.
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