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Commentary: Critics of US efforts have it wrong — Ukraine isn’t Libya or Afghanistan

The U.S. and its allies have been engaging in a significant military intervention to help Ukraine resist Russia’s brutal invasion for the past nine months. Not only have they given considerable financial, humanitarian and military resources — including sophisticated weapons systems — to Ukraine, but they also have embedded advisers…

Chicago Tribune

‘No darkness is for ever’: can an activist in exile persuade the Taliban to allow teaching on TV?

The regime’s closure of her support and literacy centres for women and girls was crushing, but Jamila Afghani is looking for ways to build a brighter future for the Afghan women she left behind

The Guardian - UK

Australia wary of ‘pushing too hard’ in crucial bid to improve T20 World Cup run rate

Aaron Finch is hopeful he will be fit to play against Afghanistan as Australia tread a fine line in their final crucial Super 12s match

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Aaron Finch to sit out Afghanistan clash if his injury risks Australia’s chances

Captain Finch and middle-order ‘finisher’ Tim David suffered hamstring problems in the win over Ireland earlier this week

The Independent UK

Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game

Australia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.

AAP

‘Causeway’ review: Jennifer Lawrence is a veteran readjusting to life, but Brian Tyree Henry is the real draw

One of the top actors of his generation, it’s only a matter of time before Brian Tyree Henry lands a project that puts his talents front and center. But even in supporting roles, whenever he’s on screen, suddenly you’re locked in to what he’s doing regardless of genre. In the…

Chicago Tribune

Women's soccer makes gains in Mideast despite conservatives

Women’s soccer has been long been neglected in the Middle East, a region that is mad for the men’s game and is hosting the World Cup for the first time later this month in Qatar

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As the T20 World Cup semis approach, how can New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka or Ireland make it through to the semi-finals?

With one round of games to go in Australia's group at the T20 World Cup, the host nation has a task ahead — but five teams still have a mathematic possibility to make the last four. Check out the Group 1 permutations here.

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Finch a chance for Aussie T20 crunch game

Despite carrying a hamstring injury, captain Aaron Finch has a chance of playing in Australia's crunch T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan.

AAP

'I was their teacher': A chance encounter as Afghans protest after a suicide bombing

Pierre Kattar edited the pictures for an NPR story about two of the teenagers killed in the Sept. 30 attack. On Oct. 10, he went to a demonstration in Rome and made an unexpected connection.

WEKU

The 29 forgotten heroes of a city are finally remembered

Their never names never appeared on Salford's Cenotaphs despite making the ultimate sacrifice for their country

Manchester Evening News

Wanindu Hasaranga stars as Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

Hasaranga took three for 13 before Dhananjaya de Silva’s 66 not out off 42 deliveries anchored a successful 145 chase to end Afghanistan’s chances

The Independent UK

Afghanistan: Report Reveals Surge Of Nearly 50 Per Cent In Malnutrition Cases Among Afghan Children

According to the report, approximately 2,500 impoverished children were treated by the humanitarian body "Save the Children" in January and now the number has surged to almost 4,270 children, including many succumbing even before treatment, Khaama Press reported. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

US-trained Afghan commandos say Russia trying to recruit them to fight in Ukraine

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and then fled to Iran after the chaotic US withdrawal last year are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, according to three former Afghan generals.

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2 Afghan Sisters Found Cycling Their Ticket To Freedom

Fariba Hashimi could become the first Afghan to race in the Tour de France Femmes.

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Bangkok Post

For a better future

After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Hamida and Marsela are happy to be back in school in Thailand. Despite being far from home, they are not only taking interesting lessons but growing up in a safe environment with new friends and teachers.

The Guardian - UK

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Other lives: Painter who travelled to Afghanistan as Norway’s official war artist, working in plein air under heavy military guard

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The Independent UK

Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine

The Independent UK

ICC judges approve request to reopen Afghanistan probe

Judges have approved a request by the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor to reopen an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, saying Afghan authorities are not conducting meaningful probes

WEKU

Eastern Standard Preview Nov. 3rd

A new book from Sayre graduate, former Marine and now Wall Street Journal correspondent Ben Kesling follows the experiences of Bravo Company, an army unit that saw heavy combat in Afghanistan. The book follows a VA experiment to support their recovery from those experiences and we have comment from Kesling,…

Radio France Internationale

Foreign journalists feel the pinch as Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan

Since their return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have imposed a fundamentalist version of Islam. Foreign journalists, who have been tolerated by the regime, say it is becoming more difficult to report freely.

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Army sniper attacked girlfriend in a fit of fury after she liked another man's picture on Instagram

Junior Fordwor, from Salford, was described as a 'manipulative narcissist'

The Independent UK

England’s game against Australia in serious doubt due to rain in Melbourne

The earlier scheduled match on Friday between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball bowled because of persistent showers.

The Independent UK

Ireland unable to push on from shock England win as rain hits Afghanistan clash

The showers refused to relent in Melbourne, with both sides claiming a point from the result

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