World Nov 10 Only two-state solution can end ‘apartheid’, says Palestinian prime minister The Palestinian prime minister has warned Israel that its refusal to accept a two-state solution to the century-old conflict would perpetuate a system of "apartheid." Mohammed Shtayyeh told foreign reporters on Wednesday that this will eventually result in a one-state…
World Oct 22 Israel outlaws Palestinian human rights groups, causing backlash from Israeli, international rights organizations Most of the targeted organizations document alleged human rights violations by Israel as well as the Palestinian Authority, both of which routinely detain Palestinian activists.
World Aug 31 The Taliban now face the challenge of governing a nation of 38 million people The challenges the Taliban face in reviving the economy could give Western nations leverage as they push the group to fulfill a pledge to allow free travel, form an inclusive government and guarantee women's rights.
World Aug 30 Taliban celebrate as U.S. troops leave Afghanistan The U.S. departure marked the end of a massive airlift in which tens of thousands of people fled Afghanistan, fearful of the return of Taliban rule after the militants took over most of the country and rolled into the capital…
World Aug 30 Rockets fired at Kabul airport but U.S. evacuation flights continue Islamic State militants fired a volley of rockets at Kabul’s rapidly emptying international airport on Monday, with just hours left before a deadline for U.S. forces to withdraw at the end of America’s longest war.
World Aug 26 Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 13 U.S. troops Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.
World Aug 26 Islamic State group behind deadly attack outside Kabul airport, U.S. official says Two suicide bombers and gunmen targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport Thursday, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
World Aug 16 U.S. officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital's airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power.
World Aug 13 Taliban sweep across Afghanistan’s south, take 4 more cities The Taliban completed their sweep of the country's south on Friday as they took four more provincial capitals in a lightning offensive that is gradually encircling Kabul, just weeks before the U.S. is set to officially end its two-decade war.
World Jul 05 Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses Israel's parliament is to vote on whether to renew a temporary law first enacted in 2003 that bars Arab citizens of Israel from extending citizenship or even residency permits to spouses from the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Critics say…