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Aspirations of Hazara Journalist Cut Short in Kabul Attack

Alireza Ahmadi, who excelled as young journalist in Taliban-free Afghanistan, became one of the more than 180 people killed after suicide bomber detonated his vest outside Kabul airport

Tunisian President Plans to Suspend Constitution, Adviser Says 

Kais Saied seized governing powers, dismissed the prime minister and suspended parliament in July in moves his political foes called a coup

Coverage of Separatist Leader's Death Hampered by Restrictions, Kashmiri Media Say

Hours after separatist leader Geelani died under house arrest, Indian authorities in Kashmir cut communications and blocked media access, reporters say

Students, Beware: That Free Curbside Futon Might Carry Critters 

Israel Conducts Massive Manhunt After Prison Escape

Rioting and demonstrations erupt after Palestinians convicted of terrorism — including five members of Islamic Jihad — break out of prison

Smoke Alarms Go Off on International Space Station 

Europe Medicines Agency Considering 4 Additional Vaccines

Africa Steps Up Surveillance of New COVID Variants 

CIA Chief Visits Pakistan, India to Discuss Afghanistan

Three spy chiefs went to New Delhi in succession to discuss the security risks arising from a Taliban takeover of Kabul

West African Regional Bloc Suspends Guinea Over Coup 

Taliban Allow Flight With Americans, Other Westerners to Depart Kabul

But some Americans and hundreds of Afghan allies remain stranded in Mazar-e-Sharif