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The Taliban fighters we meet are stationed just 30 minutes from one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, Mazar-i-Sharif. The “ghanimat” or spoils of war they’re showing off include a Humvee, two…
Firefighters from several European countries are helping Greek teams on the island of Evia to contain wildfires raging near a major town. Water-bombing helicopters are dousing the flames near Istiaia,…
Lithuania’s parliament has voted to build a fence on the Belarus border to stop Iraqis, Afghans and other non-EU migrants entering. More than 4,000 migrants have entered EU member Lithuania…
Men claiming to speak for Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel have released a video threatening to murder a prominent female news anchor over what they deem to be unfair coverage.…
Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on civilians to join the army in its fight against rebels in the Tigray region. Abiy Ahmed asked, “all capable Ethiopians” to “show their patriotism”…
NEW YORK Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned after an inquiry found that he sexually harassed multiple women, prompting efforts to remove him. “The best way I can help now is…
LARRY Page, Google’s co-founder and one of the world’s richest men, has been granted New Zealand residency under a category for wealthy investors. Applicants are required to invest at least…
THE Taliban say they have taken control of the city of Sheberghan in the northern Afghan province of Jawzjan. An Afghan defense ministry spokesman told the BBC government forces were…
Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from towns north of the Greek capital, Athens, as wildfires spread across the country. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it…
Cuba’s communist government has legalized small and medium-sized private businesses in the wake of mass anti-government protests last month. Under the new rules, enterprises with up to 100 employees will…