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Former warlord's return could shake up Afghan politics
January 29, 2017

Former warlord's return could shake up Afghan politics

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The only insurgent leader to sign a peace pact with Afghanistan's government will return to the country within weeks, his chief negotiator says, in a move that could shake up Afghan politics and complicate the much wider war against the Taliban. READ MORE…

Pakistani groups note drop in violence, credit the military
January 13, 2017

Pakistani groups note drop in violence, credit the military

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two Pakistani research groups have noted that the country saw a significant drop in militant violence last year, crediting the military for the decrease in attacks. READ MORE…

Underage girls trapped in Pakistan bride exchanges
December 31, 2016

Underage girls trapped in Pakistan bride exchanges

JAMPUR, Pakistan (AP) — Mohammad Ramzan can neither hear nor speak, and he has a childlike mind. But he knew his wife, Saima, was too young when she was given to him as a bride. READ MORE…