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UNICEF says Pakistan is riskiest country for newborns
February 20, 2018

UNICEF says Pakistan is riskiest country for newborns

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. children’s agency in a report released Tuesday singled out Pakistan as the riskiest country for newborns, saying that out of every 1,000 children born in Pakistan, 46 die at birth…READ MORE

Afghans submitted 1.17 million war crimes claims to court
February 16, 2018

Afghans submitted 1.17 million war crimes claims to court

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Since the International Criminal Court began collecting material three months ago for a possible war crimes case involving Afghanistan, it has gotten a staggering 1.17 million statements from Afghans who say they were victims..…READ MORE

Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence
February 13, 2018

Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials are carrying out at least two tracks of talks with the Taliban, The Associated Press has learned, even after a month of brutal bombings and attacks by the militants that killed nearly 200 and despite President Donald Trump’s angry rejection of any negotiations for now.…READ MORE