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Joe Biden recalls US unity, vows vigilance on 21st anniversary of September 11 attacks

US President Joe Biden invokes the memory of America's united response to the 2001 attacks by Al Qaeda and vows…

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US President Joe Biden vows to protect democracy, thwart terror. Read here

US President Joe Biden vowed to protect the democracy of America, while addressing a ceremony to commemorated the 21 anniversary…

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Al Qaeda attack kills 20 Yemeni forces in Abyan, says southern military

Al Qaeda militants killed some 20 Yemeni security force members in an assault in the southern Abyan province on Tuesday,…

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Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing U.S. drones to use its airspace

The Taliban's acting defence minister said on Sunday that Pakistan had allowed U.S. drones to use its airspace to access…

Reuters

Taliban say body of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has not been found in Kabul

The Taliban say they have not found the body of Ayman al-Zawahiri and are continuing investigations after the United States…

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Taliban Say They’ve Not Found Body of Qaeda Leader

The Taliban have not found the body of Ayman al-Zawahiri and are continuing investigations, group spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on…

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Taliban say they've not found body of al Qaeda leader

The Taliban have not found the body of Ayman al-Zawahiri and are continuing investigations, group spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on…

Reuters

Former MI6 spy leaves Edinburgh after claiming top school 'hated' his daughter

Aimen Dean has claimed St George's School had discriminated against his five-year-old child due to his background and employment history…

Edinburgh Live

Following arrest of three clerics in one month, Assam govt draws SoP for Imams coming from other states

GUWAHATI: Assam government has drawn an SoP for Imams coming from other states or countries and the Islamic community of…

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Exclusive-U.S. commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban - sources

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan's foreign-held assets despite…

Reuters

France 'committed' to securing Olivier Dubois release 500 days after Mali abduction

Sunday marks the 500th day of captivity for French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was abducted by al Qaeda-linked militants in…

France 24

Somali forces end 30-hour hotel siege by Islamic militants as death toll rises to 20

Security forces also rescued 106 hostages from the hotel after it was attacked by the al-Qaeda-linked terror group

The Independent UK

Somali Forces End 30-hour Hotel Siege

Somali forces have ended a siege at a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, an army officer told Reuters on Sunday,…

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Somali forces end al-Shabab siege at Mogadishu hotel

Somali authorities take control of popular hotel after deadly attack by al-Shabab fighters that lasted 30 hours.

Al Jazeera

At least 21 killed in Somalia hotel siege, many hostages freed

Security forces have ended a siege by al Qaeda-linked militants at a hotel in Somalia's capital in which more than…

Reuters

Militant siege of Somali hotel ends after 21 people killed and more than 100 injured

The siege ends after an hours-long exchange of fire that left at least 21 people dead, according to police and…

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What the Taliban Really Fear

A resistance movement is growing in Afghanistan—and it needs international support.

Foreign Affairs

Bali bomber Umar Patek's release is being discussed. Here's what you need to know about that and his role in the attack

Accused of being an expert bombmaker for a South-East Asian terror network, Umar Patek was dubbed the "Demolition Man" by…

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Al Qaeda affiliate claims it killed four Russian mercenaries in Mali

Al Qaeda's affiliate in Mali claimed on Monday it had killed four mercenaries from Russia's private military firm Wagner Group…

Reuters

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A year on, Afghanistan is as bad as it ever was

THIS is an anniversary of a humiliating debacle: the chaotic withdrawal by the US and its allies, including Britain, from…

Evening Standard

Opinion | One Year Later, Life Under Taliban Rule is Brutal

The religious zealots are struggling to govern the country and rights are being rolled back.

Politico

The Afghanistan Deal that Never Happened

A Q&A with General Frank McKenzie, one year after his negotiations with the Taliban and the chaotic American withdrawal.

Politico

A year after Biden's Afghanistan exit, accountability in short supply

(This August 10 story has been refiled to make clear in paragraph 17 Austin chose to impose no accountability)

Reuters

Anti-U.S. protests erupt in Afghanistan

Hundreds of Afghans carried anti-American banners on Friday to protest against a U.S. drone strike that Washington says killed al…

Reuters

Twitter responds to Elon Musk's claims, China fires 'provocative' missiles near Taiwan, and basketballer Brittney Griner sentenced in Russia — as it happened

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