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The last 19 Druze women and children abducted by the Islamic State group in July from the southern Syrian province of Sweida were freed Thursday and welcomed by their relatives.
Afghan authorities announced they began to release 400 Taliban prisoners as part of the long-delayed peace talks between both sides.
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In-depth: With few other options, the border protests have become one of the only outlets for Palestinians to express their anger at Israel's blockade, internal political divisions, and deteriorating living conditions.
The Taliban are prepared to engage in peace talks with the government after Eid al-Adha.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the US was cutting $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan, voicing disappointment over rival leaders failure to form an inclusive government.
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US delegates travelled to Qatar to meet with Taliban leaders, amid ongoing efforts to end the conflict.
A British-drafted resolution authorising the deployment of up to 75 monitors is likely to be voted on by the council on Wednesday, according to diplomats.
According to Egyptian sources who spoke to , the current delegation has informed Cairo that they will carry with them “new developments” which they hope will be communicated to Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
The release of Taliban prisoners will be accelerated, Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday.
Egypt has offered to host talks with Israel, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, in an effort to cement the cease-fire agreement.