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Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government

Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan and declared a state of "war" with its neighbor on Friday, drawing diplomatic support from Washington but a chorus of concern from others in the international community. Pakistan, which launched the strikes to retaliate for a cross-border Afghan offensive on Thursday

UN urges action to prevent full civil war in South Sudan

UN urges action to prevent full civil war in South Sudan

The UN rights chief voiced alarm Friday at the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, calling for swift action to avert a return to full-scale civil war. "We need urgent action to preserve the peace agreement and prevent fragmentation and cycles of retaliation that could herald a return to

Ukrainian, Slovak leaders to meet over oil pipeline dispute

Ukrainian, Slovak leaders to meet over oil pipeline dispute

The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia agreed on Friday to hold a face-to-face meeting as they wrangle over a blocked pipeline that takes Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, officials said. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban have accused Ukraine'

Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'

Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed. Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence

France warns of 'provocation' if Russian drone buzzed aircraft carrier

France warns of 'provocation' if Russian drone buzzed aircraft carrier

France's foreign minister said Friday that if a drone seen this week near a French aircraft carrier visiting Sweden turned out to be Russian -- a claim Moscow called "absurd" -- it would be a "ridiculous provocation". Sweden said one of its navy vessels had spotted

U.S. departures from Middle East indicate Iran strikes may be imminent

(The Center Square) – Signaling U.S. strikes against Iran could be imminent, the State Department is urging non-essential government employees and their families to leave Israel. The State Department issued an authorized departure for non-emergency and family members of U.S. personnel from Mission Israel Friday morning, citing

55 Ghanaians killed after being lured into Ukraine war: govt

55 Ghanaians killed after being lured into Ukraine war: govt

Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences. A growing number of African countries have in recent months begun to discover that their citizens have