South & Central Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, center, is greeted by U.S. military personnel upon arriving in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday,…
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US Defense Chief in Afghanistan for Firsthand Look at War
Mark Esper is seeking a firsthand assessment of the US military's future role in America's longest war as he makes his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief
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By Associated Press
Mon, 10/21/2019 - 00:14
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, center, arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2019.
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Esper Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan
The trip comes amid efforts to restart peace talks with the Taliban
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By VOANews
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 08:01
Rohingya refugees gather to mark the second anniversary of the exodus at the Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, August…
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Rohingya Refugees to Move to Flood-Prone Bangladesh Island
As many as 7,000 so far are willing to relocate despite risks because of overcrowding in Cox’s Bazar
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By Agence France-Presse
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 05:35
Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the main telephone exchange building in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 5, 2019.
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Pakistan, Indian Exchange of Fire Kills at Least 9 at Border
A decision by New Delhi in August to revoke the special constitutional status of India-controlled Kashmir and impose a security lockdown sparked new tensions between the South Asian rivals
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By RFE/RL
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 03:17
Volunteers carry an injured man on a stretcher to a hospital, following a bomb blast in Haska Mina district of Nangarhar…
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Pompeo Repeats US Commitment to Afghan Peace After Deadly Blasts
Explosives that went off during Friday prayers were placed inside mosque in Jawdara area of Haska Mena district in Nangarhar province; death toll up to 69
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By Reuters
Sat, 10/19/2019 - 16:42
Independent Election Commission (IEC) workers sit at a computer terminal while election information from all over the country…
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Afghan Election Results Delayed
Chief election commissioner apologizes to Afghans for being unable to meet Saturday's deadline 
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By Ayaz Gul
Sat, 10/19/2019 - 14:54
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, play with golden labrador puppies Salto and Sky as they…
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UK Royal Couple Returns Home After 5-Day Visit to Pakistan
Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, wrapped up their 5-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, in which they dined with the prime minister and made an emotional tour of a cancer hospital previously visited by William's mother, the late Princess Diana
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By Associated Press
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 12:35

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