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Opinion: How Hamas, Taliban Are Gaining From Russia-China's Growing Influence
Amid an increasingly divisive narrative of "us versus them (West)", both Russia and China have reoriented their risk assessments about more volatile geographies and issues
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Pakistan's Taliban Ends Ceasefire Agreement, Orders Attacks Across Country
Pakistan's Taliban said on Monday they have called off a shaky ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country.
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2 Policeman Killed, 6 Injured In Pakistan Near Afghanistan Border: Report
Two policemen were killed and six injured, including a young girl, in attacks in northern Pakistan near Afghanistan on Saturday as local Taliban militants agreed a month's ceasefire after talks with the government, police said.
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Pakistan Agrees One-Month "Complete Ceasefire" With Banned Local Taliban
Pakistan and local Taliban militants have agreed a one-month ceasefire which may be extended if both sides agree, spokesmen said on Monday, opening the possibility of a fuller peace accord to help end years of bloodshed.
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Rapidly Evolving Situation In Afghanistan Concerning, Says India
India today said that the situation in Afghanistan is of concern and that it continues to hope for a comprehensive ceasefire to end the violence.
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European Union Condemns Taliban Attacks, Demands Afghan Ceasefire
The European Union on Thursday condemned the Taliban's latest deadly attacks in Afghanistan and demanded "an urgent, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire".
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Foreign Missions In Afghanistan Call For Taliban Ceasefire As Peace Talks Fail
Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Monday to halt their military offensives just hours after the rival Afghan sides failed to agree on a ceasefire at a peace meeting in Doha.
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Taliban Offer Three-Month Ceasefire In Return For Prisoner Release
An Afghan government negotiator on Thursday said the Taliban had offered a three-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of 7,000 insurgent prisoners, as the militant group continues a sweeping offensive across the country.
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India Pushing For Comprehensive Ceasefire In Afghanistan Amid Reports Of Its Contact With Taliban
India is pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan amid a massive spike in violence in that country and reports of its contact with the Taliban for the first time in the backdrop of a renewed push for the Afghan peace process.
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12 Dead In Mosque Blast Near Kabul, Shattering Ceasefire Calm: Police
At least 12 people were killed in a mosque blast on the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Friday, shattering the calm on the second day of a holiday ceasefire between the warring Taliban and government forces.
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Taliban, Afghan Forces Declare Eid Holiday Ceasefire Amid Violence
The Taliban and Afghan government Monday declared a three-day ceasefire for this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, following a sharp spike in violence as Washington goes about withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan.
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Taliban Declares 3-Day Afghan Ceasefire For Eid Holiday
The Taliban on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan to mark this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, just two days after the government blamed the insurgents for bombs outside a school that killed more than 50 people, mostly young girls.
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"Opportunity To Peace": Afghan-Taliban Talks To Begin Today
Peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government get down to business Sunday, with the search for a lasting ceasefire one of many key challenges up for discussion.
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US Conducts First Air Strikes Against Taliban Since Afghan Ceasefire
The US conducted its first air strikes against the Taliban since a rare ceasefire between the insurgents and Afghan forces ended more than a week ago, the US military said Friday.
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Afghanistan To Free Up To 2,000 Taliban Prisoners After Ceasefire Offer
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process Sunday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday.
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Opinion: How Hamas, Taliban Are Gaining From Russia-China's Growing Influence
Amid an increasingly divisive narrative of "us versus them (West)", both Russia and China have reoriented their risk assessments about more volatile geographies and issues
-
Pakistan's Taliban Ends Ceasefire Agreement, Orders Attacks Across Country
Pakistan's Taliban said on Monday they have called off a shaky ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country.
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2 Policeman Killed, 6 Injured In Pakistan Near Afghanistan Border: Report
Two policemen were killed and six injured, including a young girl, in attacks in northern Pakistan near Afghanistan on Saturday as local Taliban militants agreed a month's ceasefire after talks with the government, police said.
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Pakistan Agrees One-Month "Complete Ceasefire" With Banned Local Taliban
Pakistan and local Taliban militants have agreed a one-month ceasefire which may be extended if both sides agree, spokesmen said on Monday, opening the possibility of a fuller peace accord to help end years of bloodshed.
-
Rapidly Evolving Situation In Afghanistan Concerning, Says India
India today said that the situation in Afghanistan is of concern and that it continues to hope for a comprehensive ceasefire to end the violence.
-
European Union Condemns Taliban Attacks, Demands Afghan Ceasefire
The European Union on Thursday condemned the Taliban's latest deadly attacks in Afghanistan and demanded "an urgent, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire".
-
Foreign Missions In Afghanistan Call For Taliban Ceasefire As Peace Talks Fail
Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Monday to halt their military offensives just hours after the rival Afghan sides failed to agree on a ceasefire at a peace meeting in Doha.
-
Taliban Offer Three-Month Ceasefire In Return For Prisoner Release
An Afghan government negotiator on Thursday said the Taliban had offered a three-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of 7,000 insurgent prisoners, as the militant group continues a sweeping offensive across the country.
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India Pushing For Comprehensive Ceasefire In Afghanistan Amid Reports Of Its Contact With Taliban
India is pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan amid a massive spike in violence in that country and reports of its contact with the Taliban for the first time in the backdrop of a renewed push for the Afghan peace process.
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12 Dead In Mosque Blast Near Kabul, Shattering Ceasefire Calm: Police
At least 12 people were killed in a mosque blast on the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Friday, shattering the calm on the second day of a holiday ceasefire between the warring Taliban and government forces.
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Taliban, Afghan Forces Declare Eid Holiday Ceasefire Amid Violence
The Taliban and Afghan government Monday declared a three-day ceasefire for this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, following a sharp spike in violence as Washington goes about withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan.
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Taliban Declares 3-Day Afghan Ceasefire For Eid Holiday
The Taliban on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan to mark this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, just two days after the government blamed the insurgents for bombs outside a school that killed more than 50 people, mostly young girls.
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"Opportunity To Peace": Afghan-Taliban Talks To Begin Today
Peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government get down to business Sunday, with the search for a lasting ceasefire one of many key challenges up for discussion.
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US Conducts First Air Strikes Against Taliban Since Afghan Ceasefire
The US conducted its first air strikes against the Taliban since a rare ceasefire between the insurgents and Afghan forces ended more than a week ago, the US military said Friday.
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Afghanistan To Free Up To 2,000 Taliban Prisoners After Ceasefire Offer
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process Sunday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday.
