Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2019 -31 January
Thorny peace process leaves Afghanistan with a sense of deja vu
The path to peace in Afghanistan, fast-tracked by US President Trump’s rush to withdraw troops, has left many Afghans with a sense of deja vu
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31 January
US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan – good news for peace?
Ambassador James Dobbins, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, said three factors explain why Afghanistan remains reliant on the United States for security
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30 January
Was the Philippines cathedral bombing a suicide attack?
Comments made by Philippines President Duterte and other officials about whether ISIS was behind suicide attacks in a Jolo church were contradictory
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30 January
US approves $2.15 billion sale to Japan of Aegis systems
The US State Department approved the sale to Japan of two AEGIS Weapon Systems and associated equipment for an estimated cost of $2.15 billion
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28 January
Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Uttar Pradesh
An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Uttar Pradesh
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27 January
ISIS claims double bomb attack on Philippines church that killed at least 18
Islamic State said its fighters carried out a double bombing on a Catholic church on the southern Philippine island of Jolo that killed at least 18 people
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25 January
Afghanistan investigates reports of 16 civilians killed in Helmand airstrike
Afghanistan is investigating reports that at least 16 civilians including women and children were killed in an airstrike in southern Helmand province
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22 January
US special forces member killed in combat operation in Afghanistan
US special forces member Staff Sgt. Joshua Z. Beale was killed in combat operations in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province
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21 January
Taliban kill Afghanistan security forces in Wardak military compound attack
At least 12 people were killed in a Taliban-claimed attack on a military compound in central Afghanistan's Wardak province
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18 January
Russian Su-34 fighter jets collide during training over Sea of Japan
Two Russian Su-34 fighter jets collided over the Sea of Japan during a training flight, with both crews managing to eject
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