Journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan strongly criticized the lack of access to information as well as harsh restrictions placed on media professionals by the Taliban since it took control of the Afghan land in August last year,
Germany’s defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has resigned following persistent criticism of her handling of military modernization programs and the country’s arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Germany’s defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism
Germany’s much-criticized defense minister announced her resignation Monday following a series of missteps while her department steers the massive project of modernizing the country’s military and oversees expanding weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
Agencies investigate averted plane crash at New York airport
A Delta Air Lines plane stopped safely about 1,000ft from where an American Airlines plane had crossed from an adjacent taxiway
Police find elaborate underground bunker in Adelaide allegedly used to grow cannabis
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Bangladesh holds world’s second-largest Muslim congregation
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UK industrial action: What strikes are coming up?
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Politics daily briefing: January 16
All the latest political developments in the UK, as the president of the Royal College of GPs says the NHS needs a “rethink” in how it deals with a public getting older with chronic disease.
Australian among passengers on Nepal plane crash
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German defense minister announces resignation
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