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Collapse of Afghanistan peace talks due to Trump administration divisions
Date: 2019-09-09 10:25:15 GMT - USA - World - SN:30 - ID:8096120
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (MENA) - Plans for U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, in keeping with President Trump’s pledge to end the war there, were thrown into confusion Sunday, following Trump’s decision to call off a secret meeting he planned with ....
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Russian, US envoys to discuss war on terror in Vienna
Date: 2019-09-09 10:02:34 GMT - Russia - World - SN:26 - ID:8096086
MOSCOW, Sept 9 (MENA) - A new round of Russian-US counterterrorism consultations will be held in Vienna on Monday. Taking part in them will be Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov and US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, along ....
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Pompeo recalls Afghan peace envoy after Trump cancels Camp David Taliban meeting
Date: 2019-09-09 08:44:33 GMT - USA - World - SN:20 - ID:8095976
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (MENA) - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the Trump administration has recalled its envoy to peace talks with the Taliban, dealing a potential death blow to negotiations that hit a low point in recent days following ....
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3 wounded in Afghan capital blast
Date: 2019-09-09 08:33:00 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:18 - ID:8095974
KABUL, Sept 9 (MENA) - Officials in Kabul Police Headquarters said an explosion in Kabul city has wounded at least three civilians, Khaama Press reported. The officials further added that the explosion took place at around 11:00 am local time on ....
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British Airways strike: 'Nearly 100%' of flights cancelled as pilots walk out
Date: 2019-09-09 08:32:01 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:17 - ID:8095950
LONDON, Sept 9 (MENA) - The first-ever strike by British Airways pilots is expected to be the biggest walkout in the airline's history, causing disruption for tens of thousands of travellers, Sky News reported. BA passengers have been told to ....
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49 Taliban militants killed, wounded in Balkh
Date: 2019-09-09 06:23:57 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:10 - ID:8095854
KABUL, Sept 9 (MENA) - The Afghan forces killed or wounded at least 49 Taliban militants during the operations in northern Balkh province, Khaama Press reported Monday. The 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement that the security forces ....
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US to be forced back to negotiations eventually: Taliban
Date: 2019-09-08 20:21:19 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:68 - ID:8095670
KABUL, Sept 8 (MENA) - Taliban have denounced US President Donald Trump's decision to call off peace talks with the insurgent group, VOA reported. The group claimed American interlocutors were happy with a deal both sides had negotiated in Doha, ....
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Significant commitment needed to restart Afghan talks - US Secretary of State
Date: 2019-09-08 17:55:54 GMT - USA - World - SN:60 - ID:8095483
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (MENA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington is still interested in striking a peace deal with the Taliban, but won't move forward until there is proof that the Taliban can deliver on its commitments under a ....
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Ghani spokesman: Taliban leaders receive orders from Qatar to kill Afghans
Date: 2019-09-08 16:02:50 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:53 - ID:8095352
KABUL, Sept 8 (MENA) - “Taliban leaders receive orders from Qatar to kill Afghans.” Afghan presidential spokesman Sadiq Sediqi said on Sunday. The Afghan people would never accept an incomplete peace deal with the Taliban that results in their ....
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Erdogan must understand he cannot threaten Greece, Europe: Greek PM
Date: 2019-09-08 15:56:33 GMT - Greece - World - SN:52 - ID:8095342
ATHENS, Sept 8 (MENA) - Turkey should not put pressure on either Greece or Europe while trying to get support for its plan to resettle refugees arriving from northern Syria, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday. "Mr Erdogan must ....
