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Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states

Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states

Myanmar's military has brought unprecedented coordination between anti-military forces that are mounting the biggest challenge to the army.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president

Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president

The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state

Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state

A resident who escaped said the insurgents who killed the fishermen, suspected them of providing information to the military.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself

Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself

Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents on its territory.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Cleanup at Congo church begins after blast kills 14

Cleanup at Congo church begins after blast kills 14

The attack was the latest against civilians by Islamist insurgents that roam eastern Congo as hundreds gathered for a series of baptisms.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Joint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks

Joint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks

A joint military force from Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon said it had killed more than 100 Islamist insurgents, including 10 commanders.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Nigerian army says 24 Islamist insurgents killed

Nigerian army says 24 Islamist insurgents killed

Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province have been fighting the Nigerian armed forces for more than a decade.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan - we're not going back

Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan - we're not going back

The Taliban are in control of Afghanistan and British and NATO forces will not be returning to fight the insurgents, Wallace said.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace

Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace

Major airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul

Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul

The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Taliban take key city close to Kabul as US troops arrive to assist evacuations

Taliban take key city close to Kabul as US troops arrive to assist evacuations

Continuing a rapid advance, the insurgents took Pul-e-Alam, around 70 km (40 miles) from Kabul.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out

Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out

The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021
Timeline: The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan

Timeline: The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan

Following are some of the major milestones in the Taliban movement's advance in recent months.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

US President Joe Biden urges the nation's leaders to fight for their homeland, as Taliban insurgents now controls 65 pct of the country.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Thousands of Myanmar villagers poised to flee violence to Thailand, group says

Thousands of Myanmar villagers poised to flee violence to Thailand, group says

Fighting intensifies between the Myanmar army and Karen insurgents, joining those who have already escaped the turmoil.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025