Afghanistan

U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
Middle East

U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap

PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) — The Afghan Taliban released American and Australian university professors held hostage for more than three years…
Afghan capital’s air pollution may be even deadlier than war
Middle East

Afghan capital’s air pollution may be even deadlier than war

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape…
At least seven killed in Kabul car bomb blast
Middle East

At least seven killed in Kabul car bomb blast

At least seven people were killed and ten wounded, including four foreigners, when a minivan packed with explosives detonated during…
Islamic State still poses a threat after al-Baghdadi’s death
Middle East

Islamic State still poses a threat after al-Baghdadi’s death

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eliminating the Islamic State group’s elusive leader gives President Donald Trump a new argument for leaving Syria,…
Alone in Greece, refugee and migrant minors fight against despair
World

Alone in Greece, refugee and migrant minors fight against despair

At the notoriously overcrowded Greek island camp of Moria, Ezzatolah Soleimani admits he cries often amid despair, scenes of violence…
At least 62 killed in Afghan mosque blast: officials
Middle East

At least 62 killed in Afghan mosque blast: officials

At least 62 people were killed by a blast inside an Afghan mosque during Friday prayers, according to officials, a…
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
Middle East

Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — With each serving of French press coffee poured delicately into a cup with steamed milk, 21-year-old…
Turkey must ‘take responsibility’ for migrants, says Greece
Middle East

Turkey must ‘take responsibility’ for migrants, says Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on Turkey to “take responsibility” for a renewed wave of migrants to…
UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest
Middle East

UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the UN General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders. (all times local): 5:40…
Blasts as insurgents try to disrupt Afghan presidential election
Middle East

Blasts as insurgents try to disrupt Afghan presidential election

Insurgents worked to disrupt Afghanistan’s presidential election Saturday, with a series of blasts reported across the country as voters headed…
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