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OCHA Calls for Sustained Funding and Humanitarian Access in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 4 -- Amy Martin, head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan, has called for sustained funding, humanitarian access and meani... Read More


Portugal Probes Legality of US Use of Lajes Air Base During Iran War

Afghanistan, Oct. 4 -- Portugal's Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an inquiry into whether the United States' use of Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the conflict with Iran complied with Portu... Read More


US Marine Arrested in Japan Over Suspected Murder and Robbery of Woman in Okinawa

Afghanistan, Oct. 4 -- A 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Japan's Okinawa prefecture has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a Japanese woman at a hotel in the prefectural capital,... Read More


How Pakistan's Border Policies Deepen Poverty in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- The Afghanistan-Pakistan border is more than a boundary between two countries. For millions of Afghans, crossings such as Torkham and Spin Boldak are vital trade routes for food... Read More


Russia Voices Concern Over Afghanistan-Pakistan Fighting as UN Confirms Civilian Deaths

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- Russia has expressed deep concern over renewed military clashes between the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan, warning that the fighting is affecting civilians, pa... Read More


Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Major Drug Dealers, Human Traffickers and Police Killers

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has called for expanding the use of the death penalty to large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers and people who kill police officers. Trump made... Read More


UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Crash Axe in Terrorist Act

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that the co-pilot of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and attempted to take control ... Read More


Sanjay Dutt Recalls Prison Years, Says Stardom Did Not Affect His Life Behind Bars

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has recalled his years in prison following his arrest in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, saying his celebrity status did not make... Read More


US Senator Urges Congress to Cut Funding for Iran War

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has called on Congress to cut funding for the war in Iran, criticizing President Donald Trump over reported plans to expand the U.S. military prese... Read More


Israeli Airstrike on Gaza City Apartment Kills Five, Injures Six

Afghanistan, Oct. 3 -- At least five Palestinians were killed and six others severely injured after an Israeli airstrike hit a residential apartment in western Gaza City early Saturday, according to m... Read More