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Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban

Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban

In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group, according to a source. full story
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