The immediate US objective, however, is to ensure that the next parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, taking place in October this year, are held peacefully and on time. US policymakers believe that an election, which is recognized by both the Afghan government and the Taliban, could pave the path to a durable peace in Afghanistan and ultimately to a successful US withdrawal from the country. … [Read more...] about Direct talks with Taliban: ‘US exploring all avenues,’ State Department tells DW
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New York death toll drops to lowest daily figure of just 73 as Cuomo says state is well-past worst of the pandemic
The floor will follow six-feet social distancing guidelines and allow fewer traders on the floor at a time - who are required to wear masks. … [Read more...] about New York death toll drops to lowest daily figure of just 73 as Cuomo says state is well-past worst of the pandemic
Mexican workers who are ‘essential’ in California are sleeping in their cars and on sidewalks so that they can cross the U.S. border fast enough to make it to work on time
'While the nonessential travel restrictions are in place, we are focused on maintaining wait times for workers crossing during the weekday morning peak hours similar to what they were before the restrictions came into effect,' the agency said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Mexican workers who are ‘essential’ in California are sleeping in their cars and on sidewalks so that they can cross the U.S. border fast enough to make it to work on time
Jacqueline Jossa puts on a united front with Dan Osborne for family day out amid split drama… as she continues to wear her ring while his is nowhere to be seen
'Jac and Dan have had their fair share of problems for the past couple of years but obviously lockdown magnifies everything. There's still a lot of love there but quite simply, Jacqueline needs some breathing space.' … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Jossa puts on a united front with Dan Osborne for family day out amid split drama… as she continues to wear her ring while his is nowhere to be seen
Trump terminates cuts ties with WHO over coronavirus and blocks entry of some Chinese nationals over ‘security risk’
Speaking in the Rose Garden at the White House on Friday, Trump said: "China has total control over the World Health Organization, despite only paying $40million per year, compared to what the United States has been paying - which is approximately $450million a year. … [Read more...] about Trump terminates cuts ties with WHO over coronavirus and blocks entry of some Chinese nationals over ‘security risk’
