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Duterte okays amnesty plan
President Rodrigo Duterte (pic) has approved an amnesty programme for Muslim and communist rebels who would agree to surrender their weapons as they return to normal life, in the latest such attempt to tame rural insurgencies that have raged for half a century.
Duterte approves amnesty programme for rebels, excludes Abu Sayyaf
MANILA (AP): The Philippine president has approved an amnesty programme for Muslim and communist rebels who would agree to surrender their weapons as they return to normal life in the latest such attempt to tame rural insurgencies that have raged for half a century.
Exclusive: Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline - NATO sources
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban's deal with the United States, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could escalate tensions with the Taliban demanding full withdrawal.
Pentagon warns Taliban on failure to meet commitments on violence, terrorism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration believes it is hard to see a way forward for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban unless the militant group meets its commitments under a 2020 deal, although Washington remains committed to the effort, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
Why we need more women mediators
We carry the message of humanity when we sit down with those who have taken up arms to fight to talk about peace, and women have come a long way to be an active part of this.
Saudi Arabia expects 'excellent relations' with Biden administration
LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Saturday the kingdom was optimistic that it would have "excellent relations" with the new U.S. administration of President Joe Biden and that it would continue to talk with Washington regarding the Iran nuclear deal.
Biden administration will review deal with the Taliban -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will review the peace agreement reached with the Taliban last year, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told his Afghan counterpart in a phone call on Friday, according to a White House statement.
Lebanon's ordeal from civil war to port blast
BEIRUT (Reuters) - One of the worst years in Lebanon's tumultuous history is drawing to a close with the country reeling from the aftermath of a massive chemical explosion and an economic meltdown that looks set to cause even more trouble in 2021.
EU leaders agree to extend Russia sanctions again
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend economic sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine by another six months, a spokesman for European Council President Charles Michel said.
Israel's Netanyahu says he will visit Bahrain soon
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would visit Bahrain "soon" at the invitation of the Gulf state's Crown Prince Salman al-Khalifa.