Islamic State group menace rebounds in Afghanistan
The Taliban had barely completed their takeover of the Afghan capital Kabul when the local affiliate of the Islamic State group struck, sowing mayhem with a bloody airport attack.
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Uneasy calm in Guinea after President Conde’s apparent ouster
Uneasy calm returned to the streets of Guinea’s capital Conakry on Monday, as its citizens awaited the announcement of a new government after the apparent overthrow of President Alpha Conde … Read More
Somalia presidential commission delays parliamentary vote to November
Somalia’s election implementation team said it has rescheduled voting for members of the lower house of parliament until late November, a move that will delay the indirect election of a … Read More
Families of MH17 airline crash victims to speak in court
Dozens of relatives of the 298 victims of Malaysian Airlines flight 17, shot down over rebel-held eastern Ukraine in 2014, will begin giving testimony on Monday at the murder trial … Read More
Taliban claim control total control of Afghanistan, take Panjshir valley
The Taliban claimed victory on Monday over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley northeast of Kabul, completing their takeover of the country following the stunning capture of Kabul last month … Read More
Libya frees Saadi Gaddafi, son of former leader
Libyan authorities have released Saadi Gaddafi, a son of the former leader Muammar Gaddafi who was ousted and killed during a 2011 uprising, a Libyan official source and a unity … Read More
Six Palestinians escape from high-security Israeli prison
Six Palestinians escaped from a high-security Israeli prison on Monday, Israel’s Kan public radio reported, identifying them as members of militant groups.
Taliban claim control of Panjshir as evacuation flights await clearance
The Taliban claimed victory on Monday over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley northeast of Kabul, completing their takeover of the country following the stunning capture of Kabul last month … Read More
Lebanese pound up on black market, say dealers
The Lebanese pound was up Monday, trading at 18,150 to the dollar
Italy set new unbeaten record as Germany thump Armenia
Italy broke the world record for the longest unbeaten run in international football with a goalless draw at Switzerland Sunday, while Germany got their World Cup qualifying campaign back on … Read More