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Afghan gov’t, Taliban agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
December 10, 2020

Afghan gov’t, Taliban agree Islamic law to guide peace talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan government negotiators and the Taliban have agreed to have Islamic law and teachings guide them in peace talks now underway in Qatar, according to a document obtained Thursday.…READ MORE

US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda
December 2, 2020

US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ongoing peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban said Wednesday the two sides have overcome a three-month impasse and agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.…READ MORE

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia
November 30, 2020

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants.…READ MORE