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US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha
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US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha

KABUL/DOHA (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Qatar’s capital city, Doha on Saturday to witness the…
Afghanistan’s future in the balance as US, Taliban sign deal
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Afghanistan’s future in the balance as US, Taliban sign deal

Washington and the Taliban are set to sign a long-sought deal in Doha on Saturday that would see the two…
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
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Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Many Afghans view Saturday’s expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of…
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…
Taliban, Afghan forces clash on first day of violence reduction period
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Taliban, Afghan forces clash on first day of violence reduction period

KABUL (Reuters) — Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces clashed in parts of Afghanistan on Saturday, a day after a…
100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN
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100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed…
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…
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
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Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday

A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US, and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, an official said…
Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory
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Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory

KABUL (Reuters) — Afghanistan on Tuesday declared incumbent Ashraf Ghani winner of a disputed presidential election, but his main rival…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
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Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
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