Taliban accepts Russian invitation to talks; Afghan government declines
The Taliban said on Wednesday it would send senior members to Russia for peace talks on Afghanistan, hours after the Afghan government declined the offer to attend.
Third Brazilian soldier dies after massive anti-drug raid in Rio slums
A third Brazilian soldier, wounded in a sweeping operation this week targeting warring drug gangs in slums across Rio de Janeiro, has died, the army said on Wednesday.
Taliban says it will send senior members to Moscow peace talks
The Taliban said on Wednesday it would send senior members to Russia for peace talks on Afghanistan, hours after the Afghan government declined the offer to attend such a conference.
Germany detains Russian man suspected of planning Islamist attack
German police on Wednesday detained a Russian man suspected of planning a bomb attack in Germany after turning to radical Islam, prosecutors said.
Italian PM Conte calls on EU partners to help with migrant boat
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday appealed to Italy’s European Union partners to take in some of the migrants held on a coastguard ship in a Sicilian port and not allowed to disembark.
U.S. general sees progress in Afghanistan despite mounting Taliban attacks
Even after a string of deadly Taliban attacks in Afghanistan in recent months, the outgoing commander of U.S. and international forces there insisted on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s strategy of an open-ended deployment was making progress.
Zimbabwe court to rule on disputed election on Friday
Zimbabwe’s top court will on Friday issue its verdict on whether to overturn or uphold President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s July 30 election victory, which his main challenger insists was rigged.
U.S. Embassy cuts hobble influence in Cuba: report
The United States’ ability to monitor Cuba, defend human rights, conduct consular activities and comply with bilateral agreements is being undermined by a drastic reduction in staff at the embassy in Havana, according to a congressional report.
Afghanistan won’t attend peace talks in Moscow with Taliban: government sources
Afghanistan will not attend peace talks hosted by Russia, two senior government officials said on Wednesday, a decision that could scupper Moscow’s plans for a multinational conference also involving the Taliban to discuss the future of the country.
Zimbabwe’s top court to give verdict on presidential election challenge on Friday
Zimbabwe’s top court will on Friday rule on whether to uphold or overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s July 30 election victory following a challenge by his main rival, the Chief Justice said on Wednesday.
