Afghanistan says Kabul hotel siege killed 18

22:30, January 21, 2018

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  21 IS fighters killed in eastern Afghanistan

  (File photo)Up to 21 militants of the hardliner Islamic State (IS) group were killed after the security forces aircrafts pounded the insurgents' hideouts in Achin and Shirzad districts of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Monday night, spokesman for provincial government Attaullah Khogiani said Tuesday.The air raids conducted on tipoff also destroyed the insurgent's weapon caches, according to the official. Two

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  NUO Hotel Beijing prepares Chinese family reunion dinner

  Dishes on the menu at Jia for Chinese New Year Photos: Courtesy of NUO Hotel BeijingThe traditional reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve is a special occasion for the whole family. Between February 15 and 18, Jia, NUO Hotel Beijing's signature Chinese restaurant, will help guests celebrate Chinese New Year in style with a sumptuous menu prepared by Chinese

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  Could Taliban finally return to Afghan peace talks? Obstacles abound

  Afghan National Army (ANA) prepare for an operation against insurgents in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan November 28, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/ParwizExploratory meetings in Pakistan between a high-level Taliban delegation and a representative of a prominent Afghan politician have fueled speculation of a revival of long-stalled talks on ending Afghanistan’s 16-year war that kills thousands each year.Similar hopes have repeatedly