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April 6, 2022
Al-Qaida leader circulates video; dispels rumor of his death
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A rare video has appeared of al-Qaida’s chief praising an Indian Muslim woman who in February defied a ban on hijab wearing, revealing the first proof in months that he is still alive.…READ MORE
April 5, 2022
Fractured Taliban leadership intensifies uncertainty in Afghanistan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kathy Gannon of The Associated Press about the Taliban backtracking on some of its promises for a more inclusive, less repressive Afghanistan.…READ MORE
April 4, 2022
Top Pakistan court hears arguments in major political crisis
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court began hearing arguments Monday on whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies had the legal right to dissolve parliament and set the stage for early elections.…READ MORE