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U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal

Colonel Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces, said it was a "defensive strike" to disrupt an expected attack.

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Coronavirus fears dampen hustle and bustle of world's busiest cities

An eerie quiet has settled upon normally teeming streets and squares as many residents opt to stay home.

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How coronavirus disinformation caused chaos in a small Ukrainian town

"They didn't mean to be violent. They were scared. Information waves went out of control," said the leader of the local council.

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'They are defeated': With U.S. deal, Taliban claim victory over America

"Even if we don't say that the U.S. is defeated in Afghanistan, it's an open secret now that they are," a member of the Taliban's Haqqani network said.

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Netanyahu pulls ahead but remains one seat shy of governing majority, exit poll suggests

The third Israeli election in under 12 months once again turned into a neck-and-neck race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz.

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Third time's a charm? Israelis head to the polls — again

Ahead of a criminal trial on corruption charges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge once again from retired military chief Benny Gantz.

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Gunman takes hostages at upscale mall in Manila, Philippines

The gunman is a disgruntled former security guard who had been removed from his job at the mall, San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora said.

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North Korea fires unidentified projectiles

The nation begins to resume weapons demonstrations after a months-long hiatus possibly forced by the coronavirus crisis in Asia.

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Greta Thunberg responds to cartoon appearing to show her being assaulted

On Saturday, Thunberg tweeted: "They are starting to get more and more desperate... This shows that we're winning."

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Thousands of migrants amass at Greek border after Turkey opens gates

"We're concerned about these vulnerable people who are exposed to the elements," said U.N. migration agency's Turkey chief said.

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Trapped between 2 armies, almost 1 million Syrians have nowhere to go in Idlib

"On a daily basis, fear surrounds us on all sides," Fadel Kanab, a father of five, said at a camp north of Idlib city.

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As riots engulf India's capital, two friends cross religious divide to document violence

At least 30 people were killed and more than 200 injured in sectarian riots engulfing the Indian capital.

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Boris Johnson, partner announce they are expecting a child and are engaged

Johnson will be the first British prime minister to marry while holding office in 250 years, though others have been in office when their partners gave birth.

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To fight coronavirus, France urges no more greetings with kisses

The French health minister said he is recommending people cut back on "la bise," the custom of giving greetings with kisses, or air kisses, on the cheeks.

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Turkey opens borders with Europe as tensions rise with Syria and Russia

"We will not close the gates to refugees," President Erdogan said in televised address.

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Women walk out of French 'Oscars' to protest Roman Polanski win

The Paris-based director said the ceremony was turning into a "public lynching."

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U.S.-Taliban sign landmark agreement in bid to end America's longest war

On Saturday, more than 18 years after it was triggered by the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. made a bid to end America's longest war.

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Huge fire breaks out near Gare de Lyon train station in Paris

Gare de Lyon is one of six major stations in the French capital.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern berates Australian counterpart about deportations

"Do not deport your people and your problems," said Ardern in a joint press conference on Friday.

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Turkey loses 33 soldiers in attack, Russia deploys warships to Syria coast

Turkish President Recep Erdogan is looking West for support, and at his country's request NATO will be holding a meeting on the situation.