Afghan forces seize Kunduz center amid fierce clashes
Afghan troops retook the center of Kunduz after days of intense fighting with Taliban militants three days after losing the provincial capital. The battle left at least 30 civilians dead and hundreds wounded, with some militants encircled near government buildings while U S forces supported Afghan forces.
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Afghanistan
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U.S. Troops Die in Jalalabad Airport Crash
Ten people are killed when a U.S. military transport aircraft crashes at Jalalabad airport in Afghanistan. The crew of five service members and five contract employees of the U.S. led force died. no enemy fire was reported at the time of the incident.
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Afghanistan
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Netanyahu signals willingness for direct talks with Palestinians without preconditions
At the United Nations Netanyahu urged calm on Iran nuclear deal while warning it raises the chance of war. He urged General Assembly members to temper enthusiasm and focus on costs of the pact. The piece notes the 1492 Sephardic Jews law for Spanish nationality taking effect June.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran
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U.N. General Assembly
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Spain
Spain embraces new EPA smog rules amid criticism
The United States EPA imposes stricter smog limits to curb emissions and improve respiratory health over the next decade drawing mixed reactions in Spain and triggering debates linked to historical figures and events mentioned in the article.
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Spain
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Congress unveils prison reform bill in bipartisan push
A bipartisan group of Senate leaders introduced the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 to shorten prison terms for drug felons, end the three strikes rule, and curb mass incarceration. Senate leaders Grassley and Leahy lead the measure after three years of study, with House proposals under development.
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House
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Patrick Leahy
Judiciary Committee
Dick Durbin
United States
Hurricane Joaquin Strengthens While Shifting Track Offshore
Joaquin strengthens to 130 mph with potential to reach 140 mph as it tracks through Bahamas waters. Forecasters say the storm is likely to stay offshore but East Coast residents face flood risk from a moisture surge today into Saturday.
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