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U.S., Russia, China Call For 'Inclusive Afghan-Led' Peace Process

The United States, Russia, and China have agreed on the goal of withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan and to seek an "inclusive Afghan-led" peace process, the three countries declared in a joint statement.

Do Assassinations In Waziristan Mark The Taliban’s Return?

A yearlong string of targeted assassinations in western Pakistan’s North Waziristan region has prompted mass protests and accusations that the country’s powerful military is failing to prevent the return of the Taliban militants.

Xi Seeks To Reassure Critics Over $1 Trillion Belt And Road Project

Chinese President Xi Jinping says his plan to recreate the old Silk Road is designed to increase and enhance international trade cooperation, as he bid to reassure critics of the $1 trillion infrastructure project.

Pakistani Court Extends Bail For Journalist Accused Of Cybercrimes

A Pakistani court has extended the bail of Shahzeb Jillani, an investigative reporter accused of cybercrimes, until April 27.

Afghanistan Feels Impact Of Iran's Economic Isolation

U.S. Official: Afghan Peace Deal Could Trigger Internal Woes

Police To Allow Transgender Recruits In Pakistan Province

Afghan Civilian Casualties Down; Coalition Forces Killed More Than Taliban

A report by the United Nations says U.S. and Afghan government forces killed more civilians than Taliban fighters and other militants for the first time during a three-month period since the UN began keeping records on civilian casualties in 2009.

In Push For Afghan Peace, Society Weighs Tradition And Modernity

Indian PM Modi Casts Vote In General Election's Third Round

Death Toll In Sri Lanka Bombings Rises To Almost 300

Police in Sri Lanka say the death toll in a series of deadly explosions that hit several locations, including hotels and churches in the capital where worshippers attended Easter services, has risen to at least 290, with some 500 others wounded.