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At least two killed, three injured in blast outside Kabul mosque during funeral ceremony for top Taliban official’s mother

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A number of civilians were killed outside a major Kabul mosque, which was rocked by an explosion during a funeral ceremony for the mother of a top Taliban official. Three suspects have been detained following the incident. … Read More >At least two killed, three injured in blast outside Kabul mosque during funeral ceremony for top Taliban official’s mother

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‘They attacked us & killed our children’: Grieving Afghan fathers demand fair investigation of US drone strike in Kabul (VIDEO)

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While it won’t bring back their children, a fair probe would at least restore their honor, two Afghan fathers from a family of which 10 of members were killed in a US drone strike have told RT’s special project Unheard Voices. … Read More >‘They attacked us & killed our children’: Grieving Afghan fathers demand fair investigation of US drone strike in Kabul (VIDEO)

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‘We want justice under US law,’ father of 2yo daughter killed in Kabul drone strike tells RT

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Emal Akhmadi’s baby daughter was killed when the US mistook his family for terrorists in Kabul. The bereaved father told RT an apology and compensation will not be enough and said those responsible must stand trial under US law. … Read More >‘We want justice under US law,’ father of 2yo daughter killed in Kabul drone strike tells RT

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Saudi Arabia gets $500-million military contract from US

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US President Joe Biden’s campaign vow seems to be on the backburner, as his administration has green-lighted a $500 million helicopter deal to the Gulf Kingdom. France is outraged over the latest nuclear submarine deal that was signed by the US, UK and Australia, who were considered close allies to Paris. … Read More >Saudi Arabia gets $500-million military contract from US

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Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

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The Taliban has instructed its members to refrain from celebratory gunfire in Kabul, describing it as a dangerous and wasteful practice. Reports said civilians were hit when militants fired in the air to mark a combat victory. … Read More >Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

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UNICEF says SEVEN children were killed in Kabul drone strike that US said targeted ISIS-K terrorists

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At least seven children were killed in a Kabul drone strike, the UNICEF representative in Afghanistan told reporters. The Pentagon had said the strike eliminated an “imminent threat” by ISIS-K terrorists to the ongoing airlift. … Read More >UNICEF says SEVEN children were killed in Kabul drone strike that US said targeted ISIS-K terrorists

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‘Americans opened fire fearing next explosion’: Witnesses of chaotic Kabul suicide bombing aftermath speak to RT

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In the pandemonium that followed the suicide bombing at Kabul Airport, witnesses told RT’s Murad Gazdiev they ran for their lives as the shooting started. One injured woman described US troops opening fire as civilians fled. … Read More >‘Americans opened fire fearing next explosion’: Witnesses of chaotic Kabul suicide bombing aftermath speak to RT

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US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished

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The US Central Command has said it is investigating reports that civilians were killed as a result of its strike on an alleged ISIS-K vehicle in Kabul. It has been reported that an entire family perished in the operation. … Read More >US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished