Afghanistan
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worldAfghan Woman Flees Forced Marriage After Taliban Bans Girls' Education
A 19-year-old Afghan woman risks a dangerous journey to Kabul to escape forced marriage after the Taliban shuts down secondary education for girls.
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worldAfghan Fathers Forced to Sell Children Amid Record Hunger and Aid Cuts
In Ghor province, fathers sell daughters to feed families as UN reports 3/4 Afghans cannot meet basic needs.
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worldPakistan Bazaar Blast: Rickshaw Bomb Kills 9 in Lakki Marwat
A bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded at a bazaar in northwest Pakistan, killing nine. Police suspect Pakistani Taliban but group denies involvement.
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worldDeadly Car Bombing and Ambush Kills 14 Pakistani Police Officers
Militants bomb a police post and ambush responders in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 officers; a new militant alliance claims responsibility.
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sportsFrom Amputee to Green Beret: Nick Lavery's Machine Mindset
Green Beret Nick Lavery lost his leg in combat but became the first above-knee amputee to return to full-spectrum combat operations.
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sportsAfghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return
FIFA's new rules allow Afghan women footballers to compete internationally, marking a significant step for the team and its global diaspora.
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worldAustralia's Most Decorated Soldier Denies War Crimes Charges
Former Special Air Services soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, vows to clear his name after being charged with war crimes in Afghanistan.
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worldAustralia's Top Veteran Granted Bail on War Crimes Charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living veteran, has been granted bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder related to deaths in Afghanistan.