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2019-04-22 22:43
After deluge Helmand River springs back to life
TEHRAN — After 18 years of dryness the almost dead Helmand River returned to life following recent torrential rainfalls, YJC reported on Saturday.
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2019-04-16 11:02
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
World slams ICC’s decision to not investigate U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan
In a stark reminder of how the U.S. military industrial complex puts pressure on international watchdog bodies to toe its line, International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a request to initiate investigation into U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan.
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2019-04-13 20:18
Resistance groups help flood victims in Iran
TEHRAN — While hundreds of Iranians are hit by floods and are displaced, various campaigns have been launched by Lebanese, Afghan, Pakistani, Iraqi, Tunisian, Syrian, Palestinian, Yemeni, Nigerian, and Bahraini resistance groups to help the victims get back on their feet again.
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2019-03-18 22:27
Dozens killed in clashes between Taliban and Afghan forces
TEHRAN - While the U.S. and Taliban called off their marathon talks in Doha, which lasted 16 days, the battle continued in different parts of the war-ravaged country, leading to dozens of casualties.
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2019/03/18
By: Abdul Wahid Haidari
Nowruz in Afghanistan: Heralding New Year in a unique way
Nowruz heralds the arrival of new year and new spring. It is the harbinger of hope. The day has a long and rich history in Afghanistan where it is marked with tremendous enthusiasm and festive spirit.
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2019-03-17 10:36
Peace in Afghanistan “around the corner”: Khan
TEHRAN - In Afghanistan’s peace process, Pakistan has always had an important role to play and since the new government took over in Islamabad last year, the cooperation has markedly increased.
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2019-03-17 10:02
U.S. prevents ICC team from investigating its ‘war crimes’ in Afghanistan
TEHRAN - It is common knowledge that the U.S. industrial military complex has been involved in horrendous war crimes in war-ravaged Afghanistan since invading the country in 2001.
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2019-03-12 21:59
500,000 Afghan nationals studying in Iranian schools
TEHRAN – Currently, about 500,000 Afghan students are studying in Iranian schools free of charge, secretary general of the national commission on children’s rights has announced.
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2019-03-12 10:11
Trilateral talks held between Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
TEHRAN - Officials from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan held a meeting in Kabul on Monday to discuss cooperation in various fields, said a statement by Afghanistan’s foreign ministry.
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2019-03-12 09:59
Taliban founder Mullah Omar lived close to U.S. army camp in Afghanistan
TEHRAN - In a startling disclosure that has once again raised questions over U.S. involvement in war-ravaged Afghanistan, a new book says Mullah Omar lived close to a U.S. army base in Afghanistan.
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2019-03-10 10:02
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
Int’l Women’s Day: Celebrating women’s resilience in the face of adversity
TEHRAN _ On Friday, February 08, International Women’s Day was observed across the world with a solemn pledge to espouse the cause of women’s empowerment and women’s rights.
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2019-03-06 22:08
Afghanistan hit by worst floods in 7 years
TEHRAN - More than 32 people have been killed and thousands others displaced due to massive flooding across Afghanistan over the past week.
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2019-03-06 22:04
By Wahid Haidari
‘Quota system’ fanning ethnic prejudice in Afghanistan
TEHRAN - In Afghanistan, the criterion for admission to institutions of higher education is tribe and region, rather than merit and qualification. The bitter reality dawned on students yet again this year.
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2019-03-05 10:34
India, China, Afghanistan hold trilateral summit
TEHRAN - The first trilateral summit between Afghanistan, India, and China was held in Kabul on Saturday, according to reports.
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2019-03-05 09:56
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
'Ceasefire, trust-building key to effective peace process in Afghanistan'
TEHRAN - The Afghan Taliban and U.S. officials have been engaged in hectic negotiations in many countries reportedly facilitated by the Pakistan government. Currently, the two sides are holding talks in Doha, with Taliban deputy chief Mullah Baradar also in participation.
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2019-03-03 10:40
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
In Doha talks, Taliban call for withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan
TEHRAN - Hectic negotiations are underway between a delegation of the Afghan Taliban and U.S. officials in Doha to hammer out a solution to the protracted Afghan war.
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2019-03-02 20:43
‘Some Arab states fund Daesh transfer to Afghanistan’
TEHRAN – Deputy Chief of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said on Saturday that certain “foolish heads” of Arab countries in the region have been financing the transfer of Daesh terrorists to Afghanistan by the United States.
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2019-02-26 10:18
Highest civilian deaths in Afghanistan in 2018: UN
TEHRAN - According to a new report released by the UN, more civilians were killed last year in the war-ravaged country in 2018 than at any time since records have been kept
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2019-02-26 10:16
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
‘Chabahar Port result of healthy cooperation between India, Iran, Afghanistan’
TEHRAN - In a significant development, the landlocked Afghanistan began exports to neighboring India through the strategic port of Chabahar on Sunday.
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2019-02-24 09:48
China to form ‘contact group’ on Afghanistan
TEHRAN - As hectic efforts are underway to facilitate peace in war-ravaged Afghanistan, China has stepped up efforts to play the role of a peacemaker. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will form a contact group to help facilitate political settlement in Afghanistan and put an end to the protracted war.
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2019-02-21 09:06
‘India’s aggression could affect Afghan talks’
TEHRAN - The dastardly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir last week and its shocks are being felt far and wide. It might have a bearing on the progress of Afghan peace talks as well.
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2019-02-21 09:04
Peace talks in absence of Afghan govt merely ‘intellectual exercise’
TEHRAN - In recent months, hectic negotiations have taken place between the Afghan Taliban and U.S. officials, mostly in Qatar and UAE, while overstepping the Afghan government.
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2019-02-19 10:02
Pakistan accused of violating Afghanistan’s sovereignty
TEHRAN _ Afghan government led by President Ashraf Ghani has expressed strong reservations over Pakistan hosting talks between the Afghan Taliban delegation and the U.S. officials.
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2019-02-19 09:58
Taliban - U.S. meeting in Islamabad postponed
TEHRAN _ The meeting between a delegation of the Afghan Taliban and the U.S. officials, which was scheduled to take place in Islamabad on February 18, has been postponed.
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2019-02-17 11:10
U.S. to withdraw 1,000 more troops from Afghanistan
TEHRAN - United States is reportedly mulling the withdrawal of 1,000 more troops from war-ravaged Afghanistan as part of an efficiency drive by the new commander of U.S. forces in the country.
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2019-02-13 22:40
‘U.S. pullout won’t create power vacuum in Afghanistan’
TEHRAN - Assuaging the concerns of Afghan officials regarding the withdrawal of U.S. forces, Russia has said it won’t create a power vacuum in the war-ravaged country.
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2019-02-11 23:52
'Taliban can open office in Kabul': Ghani
TEHRAN - With the Taliban directly engaging with the U.S. and regional countries, Afghan government led by Ashraf Ghani has been completely sidelined. But, President Ghani has not given up. He says he is ready to pay the ultimate sacrifice for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
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2019-02-07 01:39
By Syed Zafar Mehdi
Sidestepping govt, Afghan politicians hold ‘fruitful talks’ with Taliban in Moscow
TEHRAN - Despite strong protest from the government in Kabul, senior Afghan politicians led by former president Hamid Karzai held two-day talks with a Taliban delegation in Moscow.
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2019-02-07 01:27
Afghan envoy calls Islamic Revolution ‘unique’ event
TEHRAN – Afghanistan’s ambassador to Tehran has issued a message on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, describing it as a “unique” event in the modern era.
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2019-02-05 20:18
‘Iran has precise information that U.S. is transferring Daesh to Afghanistan’
TEHRAN - Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military adviser to the Leader, said on Tuesday that Iran has “precise information” that the U.S. is transferring Daesh militants to Afghanistan.
