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The Associated Press reported that one Taliban demand would be unfreezing nearly $10 billion that the United States and Western countries froze as people in Afghanistan face starvation. “We are requesting them to unfreeze Afghan assets and not punish ordinary Afghans because of the political discourse,” said Taliban delegate Shafiullah Azam on Sunday night to the AP. “Because of the starvation, because of the deadly winter, I think it’s time for the international community to support Afghans, not punish them because of their political disputes....

The strike targeted a vehicle that American officials said was carrying ISIS-affiliated suicide bombers to attack the Kabul airport amid continued U.S. evacuation efforts. U.S. Navy Captain Bill Urban said in a statement that the U.S. was aware of the reports of civilian casualties and was “still assessing the results of this strike.” “We would be deeply saddened by any potential loss of innocent life,” Urban said in the statement....

You might broach the conversation and discover they simply don’t know what their health risks are. Sometimes, people respond with embarrassment or defensiveness, especially if they are concerned about being judged for their decisions. A person may also resist the conversation out of fear of “jinxing” their good health. Common Mistakes Your loved one’s resistance to visiting a doctor can undoubtedly be frustrating for you. Keeping your emotions in check is crucial though—getting angry, yelling, or making hurtful comments will not help the situation....

The red-hot forward who decided to switch allegiance from Nigeria in September has been in impressive form for Swansea this term – scoring four goals in 10 Premier League games. In the Three Lions’ friendly matches against Germany and Brazil in November, the 20-year-old would hope to impress Gareth Southgate. Delighted by the development, Abraham took to Twitter to express his enchantment with the invitation. “Words can’t describe the feeling but truly blessed and honoured to be called up to England seniors....

The Rays are third in the American League East with 84 wins and a winning percentage of 0.553. They are dominating the home field with a record of 51-29 and are 5-5 in their last ten matchups. The Jays, meanwhile, are second in the American League East with 85 wins and a winning percentage of 0.559. They have a positive away record of 42-35 and are 75-5 in their last ten outings....

This is UNC’s super fan usher and he doesn’t care who knows. That’s why he dyed his beard the perfect shade of Carolina blue just for the heated Duke-UNC game on Saturday night. It’s strangely beautiful. MORE: Duke-UNC rivalry is the best | Ashley Judd made Doug Gottlieb sad I’m not even mad that his beard totally clashes with the yellow shirt. Do you, buddy. Do you.

Tarkowski has excelled having stepped into the team to replace Michael Keane after the England international signed for Everton last July, starting 19 Premier League games. The 25-year-old was ever-present for the Clarets - leading to speculation he could receive a maiden England call-up - before receiving a retrospective three-game ban for an elbow on Brighton striker Glenn Murray. With Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal having all been linked with the former Brentford defender, Burnley have moved to tie him down to a new long-term deal....

Damascus’ participation was initiated during a ceremony Tuesday through the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Syrian Planning and International Cooperation Authority Chair Fadi al-Khalil and Chinese ambassador to Syria, Feng Biao. A report published by the official Syrian Arab News Agency and shared by the Syrian authority said the move would broaden opportunities for cooperation with China and partner states involved in the initiative in several areas, including the exchange of goods, technology and capital, as well as help the movement of people between the countries and cultural exchange....

Upon arriving in Dubai, Assad met Friday with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at his rest house in Al Marmoom. A readout released by Assad’s office said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who is also the ruler of Dubai, “welcomed the visit of President Assad and the accompanying delegation, which comes within the framework of the brotherly relations between the two countries, expressing his sincere wishes for Syria and its people that security and peace prevail throughout the region, and that stability and prosperity prevail throughout the region for the good and development of all....

Just six weeks removed from the 2019 NFL Draft, there’s already hope the Steelers’ rookie linebacker and first-round selection will be able help fill the void left by injured veteran Ryan Shazier. “He’s not the biggest guy, but he definitely walks with a presence, walks with a purpose,” outside linebacker T.J. Watt said, via ESPN.com. “He’s taken on a good role in knowing all the plays and being able to call some plays for us....

Along with Shastri, Arun and Sridhar’s stints with the Indian side also came to an end following the team’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 on Monday. Praising Arun, Shastri termed his work with India’s bowlers as outstanding. Speaking at a press conference, the former cricketer said: Shastri added that communication is Arun’s greatest skill, which is why he was able to mold the team’s bowling into a professional outfit....

The 2019 World Cup finalists will meet in the first knockout clash of the T20 World Cup 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. While England topped Group 1, New Zealand finished second in Group 2. Both sides won four games each in the Super 12 round. Previewing the game, Hogg stated that the Buttler versus Boult contest could be the defining battle of the first semi-final. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he also predicted the winner of the clash....

The Men in Blue had slim chances of qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2021 semifinals, but fans were hopeful after India’s big wins against Afghanistan and Scotland. Unfortunately, the defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand hurt India eventually as they will now finish outside the top two of the Group 2 points table. The Indian cricket team will play its final Super 12 match tomorrow against Namibia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium....

Though not a full-sized Nintendo Direct, another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase aired earlier today, with 10 minutes of teased gameplay and titles coming throughout 2020. One of the few rhythm games announced during the livestream event was a popular drumming game originally released for the arcade known as Taiko no Tatsujin. The goal is to hit a traditional Taiko drum to the beat of chosen music, and in the arcade, players can hold the drumsticks known as Bachi....

Chiu Kuo-cheng told reporters ahead of a parliamentary hearing that the island possessed the necessary countermeasures to withstand Beijing’s “gray-zone” war of attrition involving all measures short of armed conflict. His comments came after Taiwan’s air force scrambled interceptors to head off 27 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft in its surrounding skies on Sunday. The fleet included J-10, J-11 and J-16 fighter aircraft as well as H-6 nuclear-capable bombers. It also marked the first appearance of a Y-20 refueling tanker, which traveled from the southwest to the southeast of the island....

Chiu Kuo-cheng told members of the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan’s parliament, that he had redefined what constituted a first strike in order to account for a spike in the Chinese military’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) activity around the island. “The Chinese Communist Party is changing [its approach]. In the past, we defined a first strike as a missile or artillery [attack], but its UAVs are now frequently crossing the line, even flying overhead....

A joint statement from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Wu said: “After 11 years as AIBA president, Mr Wu has decided to step down from his position.” The statement said both parties had “amicably agreed to resolve the management issues within AIBA and to withdraw and terminate all related pending procedures before civil courts and AIBA Disciplinary Commission”. Wu said he had taken the decision to walk away “for the sport I love and have dedicated my life to”....

Montana has a history of groundbreaking dinosaur discoveries. North America’s first identified dinosaur remains were found there in 1854 near Judith Landing in the Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Naturalist Ferdinand Hayden is said to have found the remains of what paleontologist Joseph Leidy determined to be a duck-billed dinosaur called “Trachodon.” It’s also the state where the world’s first identified T. rex was found in the Hell Creek area near Jordan in 1902 by paleontologist Barnum Brown....

The work seemed interesting enough when Daugman, Bernoulli Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, patented it in 1994. But it took on a whole new importance after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Suddenly iris scanning began to look like a key technology for protecting a frightened Western populace from global terrorism. Since then “biometric” technologies of all flavors–from fingerprint scanners to voice recognition–have taken off, and Daugman’s company, Iridian Technologies of New Jersey, is no exception....