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Afghans flock to Iranian border, but few can cross
For those without their papers attempting to cross, the experience can be harrowing
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Anxiety and fear for women in Taliban stronghold
Despite Taliban promises of a softer rule this time around, women remain depressed and unclear
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US removes 2 Iranian firms from sanctions blacklist
Reason for removal of Mammut Industrial Group and Mammut Diesel Company unclear
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As Brazil passes 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, vaccines offer hope worst is over
Deaths are down 80% from peak of 3,000 per day in April, Brazil no longer has one of world's highest daily death tolls
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Germany investigating ‘Havana syndrome’ among US diplomats in Berlin
Police open investigation into suspected microwave attacks on American diplomats
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US will accept WHO-approved Covid vaccines for international visitors
Some countries had pressed Biden administration to accept WHO-approved vaccines
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At least 10 injured in two drone attacks at Saudi's King Abdullah airport: state media
Two explosives-laden drone attacks at King Abdullah airport in the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Friday, Saturday
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Singapore PM says Covid-19 'new normal' could take up to 6 months
Singapore has been reporting more than 3,000 daily Covid infections over the past few days, most asymptomatic or mild
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US appeals court reinstates Texas abortion law, two days after it was halted
The Texas abortion law, which took effect on September 1, makes no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest
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Taliban warn US not to 'destabilise' regime
Nothing should be done to weaken the existing government in Afghanistan, says acting FM Muttaqi
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US delegation to meet Taliban in first high-level talks since Afghan pullout
A high-level US delegation will meet with senior Taliban representatives in Doha on Saturday and Sunday
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Israeli judge upholds ban on Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa compound
Court overturns a lower court's decision that had sparked fury among Palestinians and the Muslim world
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UN warns of consequences if Afghanistan aid delayed
UN refugees chief urges donor nations to honour their financial pledges swiftly
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Russia invites China to attend talks on Afghanistan
Beijing supports all international efforts conducive to promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, says spox
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UN declares access to a clean environment a human right
Lawyers say legislation could help them build arguments in cases involving environment, human rights
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New low: 60-year-old British diplomat ‘sexually harassed’ in India
UK envoy says a motorcyclist coming from behind touched her inappropriately and tried to make indecent gestures
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Iran says dialogue with Saudi Arabia on 'right track'
We have achieved results and agreements, says Iranian FM
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At least 55 killed in Afghanistan mosque attack
Zabihullah Mujahid says dozens killed in attack targetting a mosque in northeastern city of Kunduz
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Turkish opposition deepens cooperation, heaping pressure on Erdogan
Six opposition parties are stepping up collaboration in their bid to unseat ruling AK Party at elections due by 2023
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Angry Sikhs protest against teachers’ killing in IIOJK
Supinder Kour was shot dead with colleague Deepak Chand in their school on Thursday
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Biden to restore boundaries of protected areas that were reduced by Trump
Trump cut the size of the two Utah monuments by 2 million acres
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Journalists in the Philippines and Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov were given awards 'for courageous fight for freedom of expression'
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Turkey asks US to buy 40 F-16 jets to upgrade Air Force: sources
Ankara says it hopes for better ties under US President Joe Biden
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UN ends Yemen war crimes probe in defeat for Western states
21 countries, including China, Cuba, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela, voted against the Dutch resolution
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PM for ‘coordinated’ Afghan policy
During NSC moot, premier orders setting up of cell to synergise efforts on neighbouring country
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US occupation of Afghanistan begins with arrogance, ends with humiliation: Afghans
Conflict had claimed the lives of more than 31,000 civilians and injured 62,000 others since 2009
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US, China must manage 'intense competition', top Biden adviser says
US NSA Jake Sullivan says his talks with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi 'avoided the acrimony of the past'
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US forces secretly training Taiwanese troops since last year: report
WSJ report says US service members trained Taiwanese ground and maritime forces amid China's rising verbal threats
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Moscow invites Taliban to Afghanistan talks on October 20
Russia will invite representatives of Taliban to international talks on Afghanistan that it plans to host in Moscow
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Pope expresses 'shame' at French sex abuse scandal
I wish to express to the victims my pain for the trauma they have suffered, says the pontiff
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CIA steps up spying contest with China with new unit
William Burns says CMC will address the challenge Beijing poses to US spy agency's mission areas
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Finland joins Sweden, Denmark in limiting Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Norwegian health officials recommend men under the age of 30 opt for Pfizer's vaccine
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WHO says COVID-19 aid to North Korea being held in quarantine
North Korea sealed its borders when the coronavirus pandemic began last year
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'No more hope': Afghan Hazaras live in fear under Taliban rule
In a bid to reassure Hazaras, Taliban have made Mahdi Mujahid, the intelligence chief in Bamiyan province
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Coronavirus impact worsens India's educational divide, UN agency says
Almost 40% of parents could not afford internet costs, said a report based on government data
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Azure waters, limestone cliffs: Tourists return to Afghan 'Grand Canyon'
Taliban guards brandishing rocket launchers have also taken trips out on the water.
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20 years after invasion, it begins where it ended in Afghanistan
Almost everything US did after 2002 in Afghanistan was a mistake, say experts
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Shooting suspect in custody after fight at Texas school injures four
Suspect, who fled the Timberview High School in Arlington, after the shooting, was taken into custody
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‘Massive breakthrough’: WHO recommends use of first malaria vaccine for children
WHO says it was 'recommending the broad use of the world's first malaria vaccine'
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Covid plays spoiler to mosque tour for non-Muslims in India
As part of initiative to foster understanding, Muslim groups invite non-Muslims to mosques for raising awareness
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US sells two former aircraft carriers to shipbreaker for 1 cent each
Contract values reflect contracted company will benefit from subsequent sale of scrap steel and iron, says navy spox
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Stranded at Tajik sanatorium, pregnant Afghan pilot fears for unborn baby
29-year-old pilot says she can't even get an ultrasound or visit a hospital
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Germany’s Benjamin List, American David MacMillan win Nobel Prize in chemistry
List and MacMillan, both 53, will share the 10-million-kronor ($1.1-million, one-million-euro) prize
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Hundreds throng passport office in Kabul
Taliban say the service will resume from Saturday after being suspended since the takeover
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Indonesia conducts test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil
Indonesia currently has a mandatory biodiesel programme with 30% palm oil content known as B30
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From insurgency to city beat: Taliban police learn the ropes
The old police force, created by the international powers that drove out the Taliban in 2001, no longer exists
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Biden says he and China's Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement
The United States urged China on Sunday to stop its military activities near Taiwan
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French clergy sexually abused over 200,000 children since 1950: report
Pope Francis expresses gratitude towards victims for having the courage to come forward
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British PM's envoy meets Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
Afghan humanitarian crisis and ways to prevent country from becoming an incubator for militants come under discussion
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Whistleblower says Facebook pushed for higher profits, cavalier over safety
Frances Haugen says the social media giant keeps its algorithms and operations a secret




























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