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Afghan Women Harvest Saffron
A breath of fresh air for Afghan women whose rights have been trampled by archaic Taliban laws. Women in the Herat province are harvesting the saffron crop, and are making a difference too - both for a hugely successful industry as well as
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BREAKING: 42 Killed In Pak's Kurram Convoy Attack, Gunmen Target 3 Passenger Vehicles
Pakistan: 42 including women and children killed after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Kurram.
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Pakistan: Attacks Against Troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan is battling a resurgence of militant attacks in its northwest. At least 18 Pakistani troops have been killed in different terror attacks in the country in the last two days. Watch this report for more details!
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Pakistan: Eight Security Personnel Killed in Recent Terror Attacks
Eight soldiers were killed in a clash with militants in northwest Pakistan, while seven police officers were abducted in a separate incident. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for both attacks.
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Saffron Companies Rely on Afghan Women to Harvest the Flowers
Many Afghan women find solace in the saffron industry, which provides a way to support their families and earn a living. Over 80 percent of the Saffron harvest activities are performed by women in the country. Watch this report for more...
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Canada should do more to support Afghan women’s rights, UN official
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett about the infringement of rights for women and girls in Afghanistan, and his calls on Ottawa to accept more women as asylum seekers.
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Afghan-Canadian advisors seek support after war
Afghan-Canadian advisors seek support after war. Olivia Stefanovich has more.
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Afghan Canadians who worked with military fight for recognition, benefits
Afghan Canadians who worked with the military as interpreters and cultural advisers during the war say they have been ignored by the federal government and are still fighting for the same recognition and health benefits as the soldiers...
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Afghan Pomegranate Exports Drop as Pakistan Increases Tariffs
Afghan pomegranate farmers in Kandahar are facing significant financial hardship as Pakistan increases tariffs on fresh fruit. In 2024, the tax on a ton of pomegranates surged to $360 from $68 last year.
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India-Taliban: India's Envoy for Afghanistan Meets Taliban Defense Minister For The First Time
India's point person for Afghanistan held a historic meeting with the Taliban's defense minister, marking a significant diplomatic development in India's engagement with Afghanistan's new rulers. The meeting signals a potential shift in...
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Toronto marks 10 years since Canadian troops left Afghanistan
Ahead of Remembrance Day on Monday, Toronto is reflecting on the 10th anniversary of Canadian soldiers departing Afghanistan and honouring Canada's only all-Black military unit that served in WWI. CBC’s Tyler Cheese has more.
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State Department reductions prompt concerns for Afghan refugee aid
The State Department plans to cut 1,300 jobs, affecting Afghan refugee programs, as part of a Trump-era downsizing. Critics warn of weakened U.S. diplomacy and trust issues. (Scripps News)
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Trump administration ends protections from deportation for Afghan nationals
The Trump administration is ending protections from deportation for Afghan nationals living in the U.S. (Scripps News)
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Women veterans working to address military suicides
The suicide rate among female veterans who sought VA care rose 24% from 2001 to 2022. (Scripps News)
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Nandy announces new arts and culture funding
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced a funding package for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector to mark the 60th anniversary of the publication of Jennie Lee’s White Paper on the Arts.
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New photo shows American released from Afghanistan after 2022 imprisonment
A new image released Wednesday shows one of one of the Americans released just this week after being held in Afghanistan. (Scripps News)
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Two Americans freed by the Taliban in prisoner exchange
The Taliban said two Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange following “long and fruitful negotiations” with the U.S. (Scripps News)
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Americans held in Afghanistan freed in a prisoner exchange with Taliban
The Biden administration negotiated the deal in its final days and put it into motion in its final hours. (Scripps News)
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Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange
The Taliban said two Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange following “long and fruitful negotiations” with the U.S. (Scripps News)
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Blinken faces GOP critics in Congress who say Afghanistan withdrawal 'lit the world on fire'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified before Congress Wednesday after House Republicans issued a scathing report on their investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming the disastrous end on Biden’s administration. (Scripps...
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Congress bestows highest award on 13 fallen U.S. service members
A bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill honored the 13 American service members killed three years ago by a suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Scripps News)
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House GOP report blames Biden-Harris for chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The House Foreign Affairs Committee released a report Monday placing blame blame on President Biden and Vice President Harris for the deadly and disorderly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Scripps News)
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US troops stationed in Middle East face growing number of attacks
Scripps News' Maya Rodriguez takes a closer look at the increasing dangers facing U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East posed by Iran-backed militias. (Scripps News)
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President Biden and former President Donald Trump debate foreign policy
President Biden and former President Donald Trump discuss their views on current foreign conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.