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Russian jails are overcrowded, poorly ventilated and have inadequate healthcare and sanitation, says Amnesty International

Campaigners Urge Russia To Release Prisoners, As Virus Spreads

Campaigners urge Russia to release prisoners, as virus spreads

'SEAL Team' Season 3, Episode 17: Air Date And More

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Sonny will meet a childhood friend in “SEAL Team” Season 3, episode 17.

US To Free Some Prisoners Amid Coronavirus Threat

The US federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana

US to free some prisoners amid coronavirus threat

An Afghan policeman gestures as volunteers wearing a hazmat suits and a facemasks gather before the start of a preventive campaign against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kabul on March 18, 2020

Afghanistan To Release Up To 10,000 Prisoners To Slow Coronavirus Spread

Afghanistan to release up to 10,000 prisoners to slow coronavirus spread

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Kabul amid an ongoing political crisis in Afghanistan

Pompeo Slashes Aid, Meets Taliban On Surprise Afghan Mission

Pompeo slashes aid, meets Taliban on surprise Afghan mission

AFP News Mar 23, 2020

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for countries to "put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives"

Will There Be Peace During The Coronavirus? UN Secretary General Calls For Global Ceasefire To Fight Pandemic

Syria, Afghanistan and Gaza are just some of the world's conflict zones impacted by the pandemic.

Wesley Dockery Mar 23, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Kabul amid an ongoing political crisis in Afghanistan

US Secretary Of State Pompeo Visits Kabul Amid Multiple Crises

US Secretary of State Pompeo visits Kabul amid multiple crises

AFP News Mar 23, 2020

Afghan Taliban militants and villagers attend a gathering as they celebrate the peace deal and their victory in the Afghan conflict on US in Afghanistan, in Alingar district of Laghman Province on March 2, 2020

US Envoy Says Kabul, Taliban In First Prisoner Exchange Talks

US envoy says Kabul, Taliban in first prisoner exchange talks

AFP News Mar 22, 2020

International visitors for tourism and trade shows are a major source of revenue for Rwanda and the capital Kigali in particular, which markets itself as an attractive location for global conferences

Rwanda Imposes Shutdown As Infections Jump Across Africa

Rwanda imposes shutdown as infections jump across Africa

AFP News Mar 22, 2020

Malian fighters patrolling on the border with Mauritania on January 22, 2020

Will Coronavirus Slow The World's Conflicts -- Or Intensify Them?

Will coronavirus slow the world's conflicts -- or intensify them?

AFP News Mar 22, 2020

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Why Veteran On New HGTV ‘Extreme Makeover’ Episode Reminds Guest Star Laila Ali Of Muhammad

Laila Ali guest stars on an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to help rebuild the home of a military family.

Stacey Coles Mar 20, 2020

The Taliban have launched a series of attacks since the US signed a withdrawal deal with the insurgents last month

At Least 24 Afghan Security Forces Killed In Insider Attack

At least 24 Afghan security forces killed in insider attack

AFP News Mar 20, 2020

The Defence Department is carrying out a wide-ranging probe into alleged war crimes by Australian forces in Afghanistan

Australian Police Probe Soldier Who Shot Unarmed Afghan

Australian police probe soldier who shot unarmed Afghan

AFP News Mar 19, 2020

Afghan security forces stand guard after a Taliban attack in Kunduz province on March 4, 2020. The insurgents have stepped up attacks on Afghan forces since the US-Taliban deal

Taliban Should Agree Ceasefire To Stop Virus: Afghan Minister

Taliban should agree ceasefire to stop virus: Afghan minister

AFP News Mar 19, 2020

Africa has lagged behind the global curve for coronavirus infections and deaths, but in recent days there has been an uptick in cases

First Virus Death In Sub-Saharan Africa As WHO Warns 'Prepare For Worst'

First virus death in Sub-Saharan Africa as WHO warns 'prepare for worst'

AFP News Mar 18, 2020

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was confident impeachment would ultimately benefit Republicans

Coronavirus Bailout: Senate Passes $104 Billion Relief Package For Sick Leave, Free Testing

Lawmakers have now turned their attention to what has been dubbed phase three of the effort to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, crafting a $1.3 trillion package.

Marcy Kreiter Mar 18, 2020

Rand Paul

Coronavirus Financial Package: Republican Senator Delays Vote With Futile Amendment

The legislation would provide free coronavirus testing to citizens who need it.

Wesley Dockery Mar 18, 2020

The acting categories appear to be a lock for the Oscars, with Brad Pitt -- seen here with his Golden Globe -- expected to win for best supporting actor for "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood"

Brad Pitt Movies On Netflix: Watch 'Babel,' 'War Zone' And More During Coronavirus Self-Isolation

A look at Brad Pitt's movies you can watch on Netflix during Coronavirus quarantine.

Stacey Coles Mar 17, 2020

Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Show ‘Profound Sadness’ During Final Royal Engagement: Duchess ‘Teary,’ ‘Devastated’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed profound sadness during their final royal engagement.

Catherine Armecin Mar 12, 2020

Horsemen compete during Afghanistan's first buzkashi league, in Kabul on March 12

Afghanistan's First Buzkashi League Gets Roaring Reception

Afghanistan's first buzkashi league gets roaring reception

AFP News Mar 12, 2020

The House of Representatives voted to join the Senate in support of a resolution that bars US President Donald Trump from any military action against Iran without an explicit vote from Congress

US Congress Votes To Restrain Trump On Iran

US Congress votes to restrain Trump on Iran

AFP News Mar 11, 2020

Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen told AFP 5,000 prisoners must be released for negotiations to begin

Taliban Reject Afghan Offer To Free 1,500 Prisoners Before Talks

Taliban reject Afghan offer to free 1,500 prisoners before talks

AFP News Mar 11, 2020

US troops have started leaving one base in Afghanistan's Helmand province -- where Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade are pictured walking towards helicopter transport in 2009

Kabul To Release 5,000 Taliban Prisoners If Violence Eases

Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases

AFP News Mar 10, 2020

The United States is keen to end its longest-ever conflict -- a US soldier is pictured in Afghanistan after a suicide attack targeted foreign troops in Jalalabad in 2014

Taliban Peace Deal: US Begins Pulling Military Troops From Afghanistan

The U.S. military has begun withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, in accordance with the recent Taliban Peace Deal.

Thomas Kika Mar 10, 2020

Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie, head of the US Central Command, said that the Taliban has shown the "capability" of defeating jihadists with the Islamis State group

Taliban Fought IS With 'Limited' US Military Support, US General Reveals

Taliban fought IS with 'limited' US military support, US general reveals

AFP News Mar 10, 2020

The US is initially supposed to cut its troop presence in Afghanistan from about 12,000 currently to 8,600 by mid-July, and close five of its roughly 20 bases across the country

US Begins Military Pullout From Two Afghan Bases

US begins military pullout from two Afghan bases

AFP News Mar 10, 2020

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