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An Afghan policeman gestures as volunteers wearing a hazmat suits and a facemasks gather before the start of a preventive campaign against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kabul on March 18, 2020

Afghanistan To Release Up To 10,000 Prisoners To Slow Coronavirus Spread

Afghanistan to release up to 10,000 prisoners to slow coronavirus spread

Coronavirus Outbreak: Overseas Travel Of US Troops Halted By Pentagon To Curb The Spread

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said "all options are on the table" after a rocket strike killed three US-led coalition members in Iraq

The sweeping order would impact the deployment and re-deployments of over 90,000 troops over the next 60 days.

At Least 25 Dead In Attack On Afghan Sikh-Hindu Temple

Security is woefully inadequate in the Afghan capital Kabul

At least 25 dead in attack on Afghan Sikh-Hindu temple

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that unless the world comes together to fight the virus, millions of people could die

UN Launches Virus Aid Plan, Says All Of Humanity At Risk

UN launches virus aid plan, says all of humanity at risk

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Afghan Taliban militants and villagers attend a gathering as they celebrate the peace deal and their victory in the Afghan conflict on US in Afghanistan, in Alingar district of Laghman Province on March 2, 2020

US Envoy Says Kabul, Taliban In First Prisoner Exchange Talks

US envoy says Kabul, Taliban in first prisoner exchange talks

International visitors for tourism and trade shows are a major source of revenue for Rwanda and the capital Kigali in particular, which markets itself as an attractive location for global conferences

Rwanda Imposes Shutdown As Infections Jump Across Africa

Rwanda imposes shutdown as infections jump across Africa

Malian fighters patrolling on the border with Mauritania on January 22, 2020

Will Coronavirus Slow The World's Conflicts -- Or Intensify Them?

Will coronavirus slow the world's conflicts -- or intensify them?

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Why Veteran On New HGTV ‘Extreme Makeover’ Episode Reminds Guest Star Laila Ali Of Muhammad

Laila Ali guest stars on an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to help rebuild the home of a military family.

The Taliban have launched a series of attacks since the US signed a withdrawal deal with the insurgents last month

At Least 24 Afghan Security Forces Killed In Insider Attack

At least 24 Afghan security forces killed in insider attack

The Defence Department is carrying out a wide-ranging probe into alleged war crimes by Australian forces in Afghanistan

Australian Police Probe Soldier Who Shot Unarmed Afghan

Australian police probe soldier who shot unarmed Afghan

Afghan security forces stand guard after a Taliban attack in Kunduz province on March 4, 2020. The insurgents have stepped up attacks on Afghan forces since the US-Taliban deal

Taliban Should Agree Ceasefire To Stop Virus: Afghan Minister

Taliban should agree ceasefire to stop virus: Afghan minister

Africa has lagged behind the global curve for coronavirus infections and deaths, but in recent days there has been an uptick in cases

First Virus Death In Sub-Saharan Africa As WHO Warns 'Prepare For Worst'

First virus death in Sub-Saharan Africa as WHO warns 'prepare for worst'

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was confident impeachment would ultimately benefit Republicans

Coronavirus Bailout: Senate Passes $104 Billion Relief Package For Sick Leave, Free Testing

Lawmakers have now turned their attention to what has been dubbed phase three of the effort to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, crafting a $1.3 trillion package.

Rand Paul

Coronavirus Financial Package: Republican Senator Delays Vote With Futile Amendment

The legislation would provide free coronavirus testing to citizens who need it.

The acting categories appear to be a lock for the Oscars, with Brad Pitt -- seen here with his Golden Globe -- expected to win for best supporting actor for "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood"

Brad Pitt Movies On Netflix: Watch 'Babel,' 'War Zone' And More During Coronavirus Self-Isolation

A look at Brad Pitt's movies you can watch on Netflix during Coronavirus quarantine.

Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Show ‘Profound Sadness’ During Final Royal Engagement: Duchess ‘Teary,’ ‘Devastated’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed profound sadness during their final royal engagement.

Horsemen compete during Afghanistan's first buzkashi league, in Kabul on March 12

Afghanistan's First Buzkashi League Gets Roaring Reception

Afghanistan's first buzkashi league gets roaring reception

The House of Representatives voted to join the Senate in support of a resolution that bars US President Donald Trump from any military action against Iran without an explicit vote from Congress

US Congress Votes To Restrain Trump On Iran

US Congress votes to restrain Trump on Iran

Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen told AFP 5,000 prisoners must be released for negotiations to begin

Taliban Reject Afghan Offer To Free 1,500 Prisoners Before Talks

Taliban reject Afghan offer to free 1,500 prisoners before talks

US troops have started leaving one base in Afghanistan's Helmand province -- where Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade are pictured walking towards helicopter transport in 2009

Kabul To Release 5,000 Taliban Prisoners If Violence Eases

Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases

The United States is keen to end its longest-ever conflict -- a US soldier is pictured in Afghanistan after a suicide attack targeted foreign troops in Jalalabad in 2014

Taliban Peace Deal: US Begins Pulling Military Troops From Afghanistan

The U.S. military has begun withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, in accordance with the recent Taliban Peace Deal.

Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie, head of the US Central Command, said that the Taliban has shown the "capability" of defeating jihadists with the Islamis State group

Taliban Fought IS With 'Limited' US Military Support, US General Reveals

Taliban fought IS with 'limited' US military support, US general reveals

The US is initially supposed to cut its troop presence in Afghanistan from about 12,000 currently to 8,600 by mid-July, and close five of its roughly 20 bases across the country

US Begins Military Pullout From Two Afghan Bases

US begins military pullout from two Afghan bases

Many Afghans are left despairing for their country's future over the game of thrones between Abdullah Abdullah (L) and President Ashraf Ghani (R), pictured with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Rockets And Rivalry Mar Afghan's New Presidency As US Starts Pullout

Rockets and rivalry mar Afghan's new presidency as US starts pullout

The crowds cheered them as they arrived at Westminster Abbey for their final public engagement as royals

Harry And Meghan Wave Royal Goodbye

Harry and Meghan wave royal goodbye

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

One Last Event Before Harry And Meghan Bow Out

One last event before Harry and Meghan bow out

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