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Pentagon endorses non-military solution for Afghanistan, says State Dept
Brown University reported last week that America too has lost 6,334 people in Afghanistan since October 2001.
Israeli defence minister quits over Gaza ceasefire, lands govt in turmoil
Elections are not due until November 2019, but Lieberman’s resignation increases the likelihood of an earlier vote.
Fox News, others back CNN over White House access
Fox, which is controlled by a Trump ally says revoking of Jim Acosta’s pass raises concerns over press freedom.
Pro-govt forces halt Yemen port offensive as UAE backs talks
After 12 days of clashes, Hodeida is “quiet” and its port is “operating”, tweets UAE state minister for foreign affairs.
Khalilzad’s visit put off over ‘scheduling reasons’
"Ambassador Khalilzad anticipates returning to Pakistan in the near future,” US embassy spokesman Richard Snelsire says.
USAID plans new body to boost resilience
Move comes amid talk of budget cuts to foreign aid in the US, pressure from President Donald Trump to do more with less.
UN lifts sanctions on Eritrea after 9 years
Eritrea and Ethiopia hail decision as a boost for regional stability, four months after signing a peace deal.
Coup-plagued Fiji goes to the polls; heavy rain affects voting
The ballot sees Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama face off against another coup leader, Sitiveni Rabuka.
Boko Haram kills 16 in Nigeria: militia
Another 35 people are said to be missing, search continues for them, says militia leader Ibrahim Liman.
Sri Lanka parliament votes against Rajapakse
Majority of the 225-member assembly supported a no-confidence motion against appointed government of Mahinda Rajapakse.
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South Asia
Pentagon endorses non-military solution for Afghanistan, says State Dept
Brown University reported last week that America too has lost 6,334 people in Afghanistan since October 2001.
Pence says Myanmar's handling of Rohingya 'without excuse'
US vice president says he is "anxious to hear about progress" in resolving Rohingya crisis.
Sri Lanka parliament votes against Rajapakse
Majority of the 225-member assembly supported a no-confidence motion against appointed government of Mahinda Rajapakse.
UN urges BD to halt Rohingya return
Bangladesh authorities say they will begin returning Rohingya refugees from Thursday.
