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July 31, 2020
Afghan president: 400 Taliban prisoners to remain in custody
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani dashed hopes Friday for a start to negotiations with Taliban insurgents, announcing the final 400 Taliban prisoners whose release is a prerequisite to start talks, will remain jailed. The announcement frustrates U.S. efforts to find an end to Afghanistan’s years of relentless war.…READ MORE
July 31, 2020
US says man gunned down in Pakistani court was American
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A man gunned down this week in a Pakistani courtroom while standing trial on a charge of blasphemy was a U.S. citizen, according to a U.S. State Department statement.…READ MORE
July 28, 2020
Taliban to halt military operations over 3-day Eid holiday
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban announced Tuesday they won’t carry out military operations in Afghanistan for three days during the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha that starts this weekend.…READ MORE