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Why US doesn’t want peace in Afghanistan

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Why US doesn’t want peace in Afghanistan

The US is not interested in establishing peace in Afghanistan rather it is trying to use it as a “staging ground for intervention throughout the region,” says Professor Dennis Etler.

Clashes with police kill one in Kenya

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Clashes with police kill one in Kenya

Kenyan police fire tear gas at opposition demanding the dissolution of the country’s electoral commission, with at least one killed in clashes.

Iran says euro conversions now possible

ECONOMY

Iran says euro conversions now possible

Hamid Baeedinejad, a high-ranking Iranian Foreign Ministry official, says restrictions on the conversion of foreign currencies into euro for Iran have been lifted.

Far-right loses in Austria runoff

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Far-right loses in Austria runoff

Austria's independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen has narrowly won over his far-right rival in the presidential runoff.

Unlike US, Iran respects Afghans: Leader

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Unlike US, Iran respects Afghans: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei says that unlike certain governments like the US and UK, the Islamic Republic has always treated Afghans with respect and hospitality.

Let Muslims take up terror fight: Leader

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Let Muslims take up terror fight: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei says combating terrorism must be assigned to Muslim states, expressing regret that terrorism activities are wrongly attributed to Islam.