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  Security

  2021-08-17

  Iran's continuing production of uranium metal alarms world powers

  The US says Iran 'has no credible need to produce uranium metal' following a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency that showed increased production.

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  2021-08-13

  In new reign of terror, Taliban's barbarity comes into focus in captured areas

  The Taliban wasted no time showing their true face with oppressive rules, extortion, and cruel punishments in areas they have seized.

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  2021-08-12

  Thousands of Afghan citizens flee Taliban executions and looting

  Innocent civilians are reporting summary executions, beheadings and kidnappings of girls for forced marriages.

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  2021-08-11

  Iran-backed militancy continues in Pakistan with spillover into Afghanistan

  Pakistani forces in Karachi arrested a militant with links to the Iranian regime, while in neighbouring Afghanistan, the Taliban appear to be co-ordinating with Iran in a series of assassinations.

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  2021-08-05

  Iran accused of tanker hijacking attempt as Gulf tensions rise

  The United States said it suspects Iranian involvement in the alleged hijacking of the Asphalt Princess in the Gulf of Oman, days after a deadly vessel attack it blamed on Tehran.

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  2021-08-03

  Doubts grow over Taliban leaders' control of rampaging militants

  Top Taliban leaders have issued a number of statements to group members ordering them not to destroy schools and public buildings. The group's foot soldiers are not listening.

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  2021-07-30

  Going back on their word, Taliban attack Afghan cities

  Afghan forces have repelled the Taliban's continuing attacks on provincial capitals, exposing the group's lies about refusing to target cities.

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  2021-07-21

  Civilian casualties skyrocket in wake of Taliban offensive in Kunduz

  Taliban fighting has forced more than 12,000 families to flee their homes over the past month, and the vast majority of recent casualties have been children, women and the elderly.

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  2021-07-19

  Al-Qaeda-linked fighters spotted in Taliban's ranks

  Dozens of foreign fighters have been killed in recent battles and Afghan forces have retrieved evidence indicating that al-Qaeda elements guide and train Afghan Taliban militants.

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  2021-07-14

  Evidence refutes Taliban lies about execution video from Afghanistan

  Taliban militants clearly are seen executing 22 Afghan commandos after they surrendered in mid June, and the Red Cross confirmed the recovery of the bodies.