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29 years on death row, Pakistan woman suffers mental illness
April 11, 2020

29 years on death row, Pakistan woman suffers mental illness

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Kanizan Bibi was 16 when she was charged with murdering her employer’s wife and five children. The police said she was having an affair with her employer, who was also arrested and later hanged.…READ MORE

Taliban meet with US general amid tensions over peace deal
April 11, 2020

Taliban meet with US general amid tensions over peace deal

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have met with the head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan to call for an end to what they say is an increase in American attacks since a peace deal signed in February, allegations the U.S. military denied on Saturday.…READ MORE

Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
April 5, 2020

Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The Taliban in a statement Sunday said their peace deal with the United States was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners promised in the agreement.…READ MORE