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Taliban Spokesman Says "War Is Over In Afghanistan" - Al Jazeera
The spokesman for the Taliban's political office on Sunday declared the war was over in Afghanistan and called for peaceful relations with the international community.
Taliban Near Gates of Kabul, Govt Preps for 'Peaceful Transfer of Power': Here’s What We Know So Far
The Taliban in a statement said they will not enter Kabul by force. Here's what we know so far.
Donald Trump Slams US Prez Joe Biden, Accuses of Failing Afghan Policy
Hours after the president announced deployment of 5,000 US troops in Afghanistan, Trump said that Biden gets it wrong every time on foreign policy and many other issues.
The Founder, the Supreme Leader & the Scion: Who's Who Behind the Taliban Leadership
As the hardline Islamic group appears to be on the brink of regaining power, here is a rundown of what little is known about its leadership.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau To Visit Governor General On Sunday Over Election Call
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday at 1000 ET (1400 GMT), his office said in a statement on Saturday, when he is expected to seek an early federal election next month.
Opelka Beats Tsitsipas To Reach National Bank Open Final
American Reilly Opelka beat thirdseeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 67 (2), 76 (4), 64 on Saturday to reach the National Bank Open final.
'Unprecedented' Flooding In El Paso Leaves Woman Dead
A storm system that stalled for days over West Texas led to what a National Weather Service meteorologist on Saturday called an unprecedented amount of rain in the predominantly dry El Paso area, leaving a woman dead.
What the Afghanistan War Cost US: A Look At the Numbers
Generations of Americans will have to bear the cost of this war as the US borrowed most of the money to pay for it.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Says 'Remobilising Security' Top Priority Amid Reports of Resignation
There have been reports that have alleged that Ghani will resign from his post.
Biden Admin Backs Texas, Florida Districts On Mask Mandates
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday offered its fullthroated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit maskwearing mandates in schools.
Sri Lanka to Make Covid Vaccine Certificates Mandatory for Travel from Sept 15
Presently, there is a ban on interprovincial travel, while employers are asked to ensure most employees work from home.
Ruling Helps Protect Homeless People From Having Cars Towed
Washington's Supreme Court issued a key decision Thursday that helps protect people living in their vehicles from having them towed, in a case that drew widespread attention amid Seattle's housing crisis.
Biden Eyes Tougher Vaccine Rules Without Provoking Backlash
When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like milliondollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. But as new coronavirus infections soar, he's testing a tougher approach.
Israel Says It Downed Hezbollah Drone That Crossed From Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it downed a drone belonging to the Lebanese Hezbollah group that crossed into Israeli airspace from Lebanon.
As Taliban Overrun Afghanistan, US Frustration Mounts, Germany May End Aid: How the World is Reacting
The conflict in Afghanistan has escalated dramatically since May, when US-led forces began the final stage of a troop withdrawal.
DA: Landlord In Tenant Shooting Handled Eviction 'His Way'
A homeowner accused of shooting three tenants, killing two of them, after an argument over unpaid rent at his Las Vegas home told a witness that he didnt want to go through the eviction process, a prosecutor said Wednesday.