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Don't tell us to halt the violence, tell the Americans, Afghan Taliban say
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Zalmay Khalilzad, an Afghan-born U.S. diplomat , entered a sixth round of talks with the hardline Islamist group in Qatar this week in a bid to end America’s longest war. “In our opening...
U.S. military stops tracking key metric on Afghan war as situation deteriorates
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The move comes as U.S. and Taliban officials have held several rounds of talks aimed at ensuring a safe exit for U.S. forces in return for a Taliban guarantee that Afghanistan will not be...
Uncovering Iran's sanctions-busting sale of fuel oil on the high seas
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The sources said it appeared that the supertanker was selling Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. If confirmed, the sale would shine a rare light on how traders and shippers were...
MAN STORMS GERMAN CHURCH YELLING 'ALLAHU AKBAR,' INJURES 9 PEOPLE
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MAN STORMS GERMAN CHURCH YELLING 'ALLAHU AKBAR,' INJURES 9 PEOPLE The attacker has been identified as a 36-year-old Somali man. BY BENJAMIN WEINTHAl , jerusalem post, APRIL...
More than 280 injured in Sri Lanka blasts that hit three churches and three hotels on Easter Sunday
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By Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Sri Lanka hospital spokesman says six Easter Sunday blasts killed at least 30 people and wounded 283 others. National Hospital spokesman Dr. Samindi...
On South America's largest solar farm, Chinese power radiates
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Local officials said they had sought help at home, the United States and Europe without success. Potential lenders and partners, they said, were spooked by the project’s size and the...
Rome's 'Holy Stairs' uncovered for first time in 300 years
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By Reuters ROME — Rome's "Holy Stairs," which some Catholics believe were climbed by Jesus in Jerusalem, have been uncovered from a protective wooden casing for the first time in nearly three...
European Churches: Vandalized, Defecated On, and Torched "Every Day"
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European Churches: Vandalized, Defecated On, and Torched "Every Day" by Raymond Ibrahim , Gatestone Institute, April 14, 2019 In February, vandals desecrated and smashed crosses...
Secret Mossad files show underground Iran nuke facility older than admitted
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Secret Mossad files show underground Iran nuke facility older than admitted This discovery could be significant because it shows that Iran is still lying to the international community...
The Brexit referendum helped break British politics. Could another one fix it?
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By Alexander Smith LONDON — Britain is mired deep in its most serious political crisis in a generation. Almost three years ago, the country voted in a referendum to leave the...
'Cow toilets' in Netherlands aim to cut e-moo-ssions
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Teaching cows to use the toilet is not the easiest task, but a Dutch inventor is banking on a new bovine urinal to help cut emissions that cause environmental damage. Tests have started on a farm...
MUSLIM STANDS UP FOR ISRAEL AT UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
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MUSLIM STANDS UP FOR ISRAEL AT UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL “This council has repeatedly demonized Israel while ignoring Palestinian terror attacks and the real victims of human rights abuses...
BREAKING 'ONE OF THE DARKEST DAYS': MULTIPLE FATALITIES IN SHOOTINGS AT NEW ZEALAND MOSQUES
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By Phil Helsel, Ben Collins and Brandy Zadrozny Four people are in custody and multiple people are dead after reported shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. The...
IRISH PRIME MINISTER VISITS CHOCTAW NATION TO THANK THEM FOR FAMINE DONATION MADE 172 YEARS AGO
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Prime Minister Leo Varadkar addresses leadership of the Choctaw Nation and other dignitaries on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Durant, Oklahoma. Published March 17, 2019 Editor’s Note: This...
Live Updates: 49 killed in coordinated terrorist shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand; 3 suspects in custody
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Live Updates: 49 killed in coordinated terrorist shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand; 3 suspects in custody KARMA ALLEN, ABC News 1 hour 9 minutes ago 49...
Ritual animal slaughter law leaves Belgium's Muslims and Jews facing shortages, price hikes
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By Rachel Elbaum BRUSSELS — Workers put the finishing touches on a wall of newly installed shelves at a small grocery store. Three months ago, the same wall was lined with a row of...
Can nuclear-armed Pakistan and India step back from the brink?
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By Dan De Luce and Robert Windrem Nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India are locked in the worst crisis in years over the disputed region of Kashmir, and the capture of an Indian fighter...
ISRAELI COMPANY CREATING WATER FROM PLAIN AIR EYES GLOBAL EXPANSION
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ISRAELI COMPANY CREATING WATER FROM PLAIN AIR EYES GLOBAL EXPANSION The company’s large-scale generator can produce up to 5,000 liters of clean water every day, requiring no...
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