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Several lightning bolts hit the wedding party within a few seconds, killing at least 16 people and injuring the groom.

Ankara says Washington’s plan to take in Afghans through third countries could cause a new regional migration crisis.

Nine-year-old girl’s family alleges she was gang-raped and murdered by a Hindu priest and his associates in New Delhi.

Dozens flee as Afghan army launches counterattack against Taliban in key southern city of Lashkar Gah, residents say.

Analysts and officials say a Taliban victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the resources of Afghan defence forces.

‘God is greatest’ has become a cry of defiance for anti-Taliban protesters as group assaults major Afghan cities.

Afghanistan’s Defence Minister says he is safe after explosion near his home, but continuing gunfire reported in Kabul.

US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad renews push for negotiated settlement as violence in Afghanistan rages.

Call comes as the military prepares major offensive against Taliban in heart of Lashkar Gah after fierce fighting.

Inhabitants of the remote Mauritian island of Agaléga fear expulsion, can see parallels with Diego Garcia.

Analysis of data suggests construction of airstrip and jetty for military use as India expands influence towards Africa.

Locals in region’s police or Indian security forces and their families being targeted, with police blaming the rebels.

UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan warns the impact of ‘indiscriminate’ gunfire and air raids will be ‘catastrophic’

The speedy closure of these plants aims to reduce the biggest source of carbon emissions.