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Kabul to Open Traditional Council on Release of 400 Taliban Amid Peace Talks
The talks will decide what a peaceful Afghanistan might look like, what constitutional changes will be made, how the rights of women and minorities will be protected.
Senegal president offers condolences to Denver fire victims
The president of Senegal offered his condolences via Twitter on Thursday after five people who immigrated to Colorado from the West African country were killed in a suburban Denver house fire that authorities say they suspect was intentionally set.
Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons
Five Atlantic City casinos are not physically checking the temperatures of guests entering the property, workers said as they pushed New Jersey's governor to require the casinos to do so to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Malaysia arrests ex-finance mininster on corruption charges
Malaysia's former finance minister Lim Guan Eng was arrested on Thursday in connection with corruption allegations over a $1.5 billion undersea tunnel project, state news agency Bernama reported.
Pope on Hiroshima: Possession of nuclear weapons "immoral"
Pope Francis on Thursday marked the 75th anniversary of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima by calling for peace and repeating that not only the use of atomic weapons but their mere possession is immoral.
Dazed and wounded, Lebanese emerge from massive blast angry at rulers
Walid Assi was cooking at a Beirut pizza joint on Tuesday night when a huge blast wave pushed him down. The ground beneath him shook. He saw a flash of white. The roof caved in.
Tests and mask for U.S. health chief on Taiwan visit
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and his delegation will have to be tested for the novel coronavirus before getting to Taiwan and again when they arrive, and they must wear masks, a government official said on Thursday.
Closer India-US Ties Important Amidst Chinese 'Aggression': US Lawmakers
Writing jointly to demonstrate the strong bipartisan support for the US-India relationship Minister S Jaishankar said members of both the parties recognise the impact that a strong US-India partnership will have on the trajectory of the 21st century.
Feds propose consent decree to ensure care at Virginia jail
The Justice Department proposed Wednesday that a Virginia jail comply with a consent decree requiring officials to improve medical treatment for inmates, marking one of the first times the department has proposed such a resolution in the Trump administrat...
Police: 3 teens inadvertently jump wall into Mar-a-Lago
Three teenagers fleeing police while carrying a semiautomatic gun in a backpack jumped a wall at President Donald Trump's MaraLago resort, but probably didn't know that's where they were, authorities said Wednesday.
Progressives say primary wins latest sign of momentum shift
Progressive Democrats celebrated two primary victories Wednesday, claiming the protests over George Floyds death and a renewed focus on racial and economic justice have given their candidates new momentum after some rough patches this year.
Chiefs eye Breeland suspension with confidence in young CBs
The Chiefs hope to know soon whether cornerback Bashaud Breeland will be suspended to start the season.