Israel tightens restrictions as virus cases leap
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- New restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Covid took effect in Israel on Wednesday, after…
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Asia
URGENT: Tsunami alert issued after 6.8-magnitude quake by Vanuatu: US monitors
A US monitor issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after a large 6.8-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Vanuatu. The…
4 years ago
Taliban say they won’t seek ‘revenge’, co-founder back in Afghanistan
by David FOX Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban have pledged not to seek "revenge" against their…
4 years ago
White House insists Biden was right on Afghan ‘hard calls’
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden is being called everything from…
4 years ago
Escorted by Taliban: India’s midnight evacuation from Afghanistan
by Jay DESHMUKH KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Outside the main iron gate of the Indian embassy in Kabul, a group…
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ICC fears violations of humanitarian law in Afghanistan
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The International Criminal Court expressed concern Tuesday about reports of crimes in Afghanistan that may…
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Jerusalem wildfires brought under control
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Wildfires that have ravaged woodland in the hills west of Jerusalem since noon on Sunday have…
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US steps up evacuation from Kabul; says Taliban pledge ‘safe passage’
by Paul HANDLEY Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The White House said Tuesday that the Taliban…
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Taliban announce ‘general amnesty’ for govt officials: statement
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return…
4 years ago
Japan’s ‘father of Sudoku’ dead at 69
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The man dubbed the "father of Sudoku" for his role in popularizing the numerical brainteaser loved…
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