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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Julian Assange: Order issued for Wikileaks founder’s extradition to the United States to face spying charges

Assange is wanted in America over the publication of a series of leaks about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

The Independent UK

World Bank to push ahead with some Afghan projects, maintain pause on education support -sources

The World Bank has resumed work on three projects in Afghanistan focused on health, agriculture and livelihoods, but will maintain a hold on some $150 million for education projects, two sources familiar with the decision said Tuesday.

Reuters

Daily Dose Ep 1024: AAP claims BJP role in Jahangirpuri violence, MCD Act notified

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from New Delhi, Maharashtra and Afghanistan.

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Blasts near Kabul schools kill at least 6 civilians, hurt 17

An Afghan police spokesman says explosions targeting educational institutions in Kabul have killed at least six civilians and injured 17 others

The Independent UK

Blasts Near Kabul Schools Kill at Least 6 Civilians, Hurt 11

Explosions targeting educational institutions killed at least six people, including students, and injured 11 Tuesday in a mostly Shiite neighborhood of Afghanistan's capital city, police said. The blasts, which occurred in rapid succession, were being investigated and more casualties were feared, according to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia has ‘moral duty’ to take 20,000 more Afghan refugees, Catholic bishops say

Election statement also calls for a special intake of Ukrainians and a wider reassessment of refugee policies

The Guardian - AU

Why trophy hunters in Tajikistan are unlikely saviours of the snow leopard

Revenue brought in by westerners hunting markhor, ibex and wild sheep is being used to conserve the elusive big cat and provide income for villages in the mountainous region

The Guardian - UK

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First defamation trial witness called for Ben Roberts-Smith denies 'blooding' claims

A former elite soldier colleague of war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith tells a Sydney court he never used the term "blooding the rookie" or killed anyone taken prisoner in Afghanistan.

ABC News

Easter bunny appears to direct Joe Biden away from Afghanistan question at White House event

‘Why is the Easter Bunny directing the President of the United States?’

The Independent UK

Pakistan warns neighbor Afghanistan not to shelter militants

Pakistan has fired off a sharp warning to Afghanistan’s hard-line religious rulers

The Independent UK

Pakistan Says Cross-Border Attacks from Afghanistan Have Increased

Pakistan said on Sunday said incidents of its security forces being targeted in cross-border attacks from Afghanistan had risen significantly, and called on Taliban authorities to act against militants, a day after purported air strikes by Pakistan. The incident has increased already simmering tensions between the neighbors. Taliban authorities on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan says cross-border attacks from Afghanistan have increased

Reuters

How has Christianity provided a sense of community for Afghan refugees?

Easter Sunday – which falls on April 17 this year – marks the end of Lent.

The Independent UK

Harry says Archie would like to become an astronaut or pilot

Harry served in Afghanistan as Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner in 2012-13

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Taliban accuses Pakistani airstrikes of killing Afghan civilians

Taliban-led Afghanistan accused Pakistan of airstrikes that killed dozens of Afghan civilians in Khost and Kunar provinces and warned of “bad consequences” if such attacks continue, according to spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed.

ABC News

How Four Corners investigated alleged torture and mistreatment by Australian soldiers in East Timor

Former servicemen told Four Corners what happened in East Timor in 1999 set in train cultural issues that would later lead to alleged war crimes by Australian SAS soldiers in Afghanistan.

Reuters

Taliban authorities summon Pakistani envoy to protest military strikes

Taliban authorities on Saturday summoned Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul to protest against military strikes inside Afghanistan by Pakistani forces, the Afghan foreign ministry said.

Al Jazeera

What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US

Pakistan’s new PM will need to mend ties with Washington after Imran Khan’s claims of foreign interference, experts say.

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The Guardian - UK

‘This is not the answer’: asylum-seeker in UK slams Rwanda plans

Omar from Afghanistan says plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will not tackle human trafficking

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Summons Afghan Charge d'Affaires After Unrest

Iran summoned the Afghan charge d'affaires on Tuesday after a violent protest at its diplomatic mission in western Afghanistan. Tehran also announced the closure until further notice of its Afghan missions, where other protests had also occurred. On Monday, dozens of Afghans chanting "Death to Iran" demonstrated outside the Iranian…

Wales Online

Government increases mental health funding for Afghanistan veterans

One of the main projects to benefit from the new funding is a peer-to-peer emotional support helpline for veterans

Bristol Post

From founding warzone hospital and tackling Ebola to addressing Bristol Rovers' dysfunction

Chris Gibson MBE built his expertise in leading military and public service organisations. Now, he's working to improve Bristol Rovers

Edinburgh Live

Pakistan and Afghanistan inspired Edinburgh restaurant opens in time for Ramadan

Shinwari opened in time for the holy month of Ramadan and during their first month they will be offering an Iftar buffet for £13.99 per person so that groups can break their fast together.

The Independent UK

All the times the UK has changed prime minister during a war

Some Tories have argued they cannot change leader because of the war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Iran summons Afghan envoy after diplomatic mission attacks

Iran has sought reassurance from the Taliban that it can provide security after attacks on diplomatic missions.

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