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Pakistani Police Officer, Two Militants Killed in Islamabad Clash

A police officer has been killed and two others injured in a rare shootout in Pakistan's capital.

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Taliban Order Shop Owners to Behead Mannequins

The Taliban have ordered shop owners in Afghanistan to cut off the heads of mannequins, insisting the human figures violate Islamic law.

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Top Pakistan Taliban Commander Escapes Suspected Drone Strike

A top leader of the Pakistan Taliban escaped unhurt from a suspected drone strike on a safe house in eastern Afghanistan.

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Iranian Forces, Taliban Exchange Fire at Border: Media

An exchange of fire erupted between Iranian forces and Afghanistan's Taliban at Iran's eastern border.

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After Taliban Takeover, Pakistan Focuses on Military Modernization

Amid spiraling debt and economic instability, Pakistan has nonetheless increased defense spending to bolster its military.

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US Says It Will Resume Talks With Taliban Next Week

The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar.

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Taliban Launch Operation Against IS in Southern Afghanistan

The Taliban have launched a crackdown on suspected Islamic State hideouts in southern Afghanistan.

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Senior Taliban Commander Killed in Hospital Attack

A Taliban military commander was killed when his men responded to an Islamic State suicide bomb and gun attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital.

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19 Dead, 50 Wounded in Kabul Hospital Attack: Official

At least 19 people were killed and 50 were injured when a Kabul hospital was attacked on Tuesday, a health ministry official said.

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China to Build Base for Tajikistan Near Afghan Border: Official

China will build a base for police in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, a Tajik official said.

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