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‘In Syria, Hezbollah Learned How to Go on the Offensive,’ Says IDF Intelligence Officer
From: Algemeiner JNS.org – The Israel Defense Forces are developing upgraded intelligence and firepower strike capabilities and is drilling…
Switched Off: Afghan Media Struggle to Survive Under Taliban Rule
From: Guardian The romantic serials have gone after the Taliban warned against racy content, the popular women’s call-in…
Al-Shabab Blast by School in Somali Capital Kills at Least 8
From: AP A large explosion outside a school in Somalia’s capital on Thursday killed at least eight people,…
Taliban Hail New Talks With US, Say Time For ‘Practical Steps’ to Resolve Issues
From: VOA Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban urged the United States Wednesday to take "practical steps” toward settling outstanding issues…
US Cracking Down on Finances for Islamic State’s Afghan Affiliate
From: VOA The United States is taking aim at the Islamic State's affiliate in Afghanistan, sanctioning some of…
Hamas Gunman Kills Israeli in Jerusalem’s Old City, Is Shot Dead by Police
From: Algemeiner A Palestinian gunman from the Islamist group Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three other people…
Taliban Edict Targets ‘Immoral’ Afghan TV Shows Featuring Female Artists
From: VOA The Taliban on Sunday ordered television channels in Afghanistan to stop airing soap operas featuring women…
Taliban ‘Open Letter’ Appeals to U.S. Congress to Unfreeze Afghan Assets
From: VOA The Taliban foreign minister Wednesday penned an “open letter” to the U.S. Congress, warning of a…
Islamic State Now Appears Present in All Afghan Provinces – U.N. Envoy
From: JPost The UN envoy to Afghanistan on Wednesday delivered a bleak assessment of the situation following the…
Palestinian Authority Likely to Abolish Pay-for-Slay, Frej Says
From: JPost The Palestinian Authority is likely to abolish its policy of providing monthly stipends to jailed terrorists…