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Founder of brutal Afghan militant group dies, Taliban says

Jalaluddin Haqqani, right, points to map of Afghanistan during visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, in October 2001 as his son Naziruddin , left, looks on STRINGER / REUTERS The founder of the Haqqani network, one of Afghanistan's most effective and feared…

8 killed in explosion at munitions depot in South Africa

Smoke is seen during an explosion at the South African munitions depot in Somerset West, near Cape Town, South Africa September 3, 2018. Tony Da Silva/Twitter via Reuters SOMERSET WEST, South Africa — South African authorities say at least eight…

Fewer, but riskier, deadlier migrant sea crossings to Europe

GENEVA -- People smugglers are taking greater risks to ferry their human cargo toward Europe as Libya's coast guard intercepts more and more boats carrying migrants, increasing the likelihood that those on board may die during the Mediterranean journeys, the…

Mail held by Israel for 8 years finally reaches Palestinians

For the first time in eight years, Palestinians are receiving international mail. Letters, packages, presents and even a wheelchair have arrived in the West Bank after Israel released 10 tons of undelivered mail to the Palestinian territory. A dusty mailroom…

Mail held by Israel for 8 years finally reaches Palestinians

For the first time in eight years, Palestinians are receiving international mail. Letters, packages, presents and even a wheelchair have arrived in the West Bank after Israel released 10 tons of undelivered mail to the Palestinian territory. A dusty mailroom…

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