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# Taliban insurgency

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Tom Clonan: The Taliban's impending victory in Afghanistan is bad news for humanity

The security analyst says the Taliban brings its violent misogyny with it, meaning women and girls will suffer most.

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Aug 13th 2021, 1:00 PM

Suicide blast kills 45 spectators during Pakistan border ceremony

The incident occurred at Wagah after the ‘flag-lowering’ ceremony.

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Nov 2nd 2014, 4:10 PM

Pakistani Prime Minister faces contempt of court charge

Yusuf Raza Gilani faces contempt proceedings for failing to carry out a court order to reopen a corruption case against the president.

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Jan 16th 2012, 1:55 PM