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Taliban ready to begin cease-fires in virus-hit Afghan areas
April 1, 2020

Taliban ready to begin cease-fires in virus-hit Afghan areas

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban said Wednesday the group was ready to declare a cease-fire in areas of Afghanistan under its control if they are hit by a coronavirus outbreak.…READ MORE

China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak
March 29, 2020

China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak

ISLAMABAD (AP) — China sent a plane loaded with medical personnel and supplies Saturday to help Pakistan fight the spread of the coronavirus in one of the world’s most populous nations.…READ MORE

Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban
March 28, 2020

Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After months of deliberation, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday announced his 21-member team to negotiate peace with the Taliban, only to have his political opponent reject it as not inclusive enough.…READ MORE