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U.S. General Says Afghans Requested Airstrike That Hit Kunduz Hospital
WASHINGTON — The American commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John F. Campbell, said on Monday that Afghan forces had requested the airstrike that destroyed a...
Taliban in Kunduz, ISIS in Nangarhar: Fiefdoms of Conflict in Afghanistan
Taliban-ISIS animosity will not stop the two groups from fighting the Afghan government and making territorial gains.
Afghanistan has achieved a measure of economic and...
Pakistani Taliban says hanged military officer as revenge for executions
The Pakistani Taliban has hanged a military intelligence officer in retaliation for recent executions of militants by Pakistan, the militant Islamist group said in...
Taliban’s New Leader Strengthens His Hold With Intrigue and Battlefield Victory
KABUL, Afghanistan — If ever there was a Taliban bureaucrat who seemed set on a less than stellar career path, it was Mullah Akhtar...
Bangladesh beefs up security for foreigners after 2nd ISIS-claimed killing; PM denies ISIS link
DHAKA (REUTERS) - Bangladesh stepped up security for foreign diplomats and citizens on Sunday (Oct 4) after the killing of two foreigners within a...
Mob Attack, Fueled by Rumors of Cow Slaughter, Has Political Overtones in India
BISADA, India — The vigilantes from Save the Cow sprang into action the moment they heard a rumor that a cow’s slaughtered remains had...
Second foreigner killed in Bangladesh as Isis claims responsibility
A Japanese man has been killed near Rangpur in northern Bangladesh, five days after an Italian citizen was murdered in the capital Dhaka.
Islamic...
A Big Boost for the Climate Summit
India’s announcement of a long-term plan to combat greenhouse gas emissions brings on board all the world’s major economies — including big polluters like...
Post-UN: WHAT SHOULD PAKISTAN DO?
On September 30, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif presented four proposals to ease tension between Pakistan and India. These proposals are: formalisation and respect of...
US providing precision strike technology to Pakistan: Jilani
The United States is helping Pakistan fight militants in its tribal areas by providing precision strike technology to its air force, the country’s envoy...