Hamas terror organisation

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Peace with the Taliban will not be peaceful: US desperation to broker deal gives outfit more bargaining power

The war in Afghanistan is off the rails and the United States is desperate to negotiate a deal with the Taliban to end its involvement in the 17-year-long conflict. The Taliban is more than happy to negotiate the terms of US withdrawal — but if and only if an accord is reached on their terms.

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Israeli warplanes strike terror organisation Hamas base in response to rocket attacks; no casualties reported

Israeli fighter jets hit 25 Hamas positions early on Wednesday in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian territory.Tensions are high along the Gaza border after months of weekly mass rallies led by the Islamic militant group.

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Israeli fighter jets hit 25 targets in Gaza; United Nations warns that Palestinian territory 'is on brink of war'

The fresh hostilities came with tensions high in Gaza after mass protests and clashes broke out along the border on 30 March.