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In a Twitter thread, presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi emphasized the United States-backed government’s willingness to negotiate with the Islamic fundamentalist group –– but only on the condition the Taliban stop launching violent attacks. “We have consistently stressed that genuine peace is possible when the Taliban stop the killing of Afghans, embrace an inclusive ceasefire, and enter into direct negotiations with the Afghan government,” Sediqqi wrote. The previously undisclosed negotiations between the United States, which has been entrenched in military conflict in Afghanistan since October 2001, the Taliban, which still controls portions of the country where 3....

The mysterious blue sea dragon is a species of small sea slug that uses venom taken from Portugese man o’ war (Physalia physalis) to kill their prey. Julian Obayd, the self-styled blue dragon hunter, is a marine biology student from Queensland, Australia, who became fascinated by the exotic killers. Videos uploaded by the 21-year-old student show how the dragons, also known by their taxonomic name Glaucus atlanticus, get their venom from eating chunks of the siphonophore....

Introduced in 1984, the award celebrates an artist that has “outstanding contributions and profound impact on music videos and popular culture.” Newsweek takes a look back at the past 5 winners of the award and two music videos that impacted them receiving the award. 2016: Rihanna Rihanna won the award in 2016. As a solo artist, she has starred in 41 different music videos. She has released eight studio albums....

Giorgi took just 24 minutes to wrap up the opener and yet Petkovic, a semi-finalist at the Linz Open last week, bounced back, coming from a break down late in the third set to advance. Fiona Ferro won a solitary game as Monica Puig swatted the seventh seed aside 6-1 6-0, with Alison Van Uytvanck, ranked fourth in Luxembourg, also out having retired in her match against Monica Niculescu when leading 4-2 in the first set....

This last seemed no big deal to most Russians. Clinton’s arrival wasn’t even front-page news for Moskovsky Komsomolets, the most popular paper in Moscow. The paper’s second-day story was more prominent but fixed on the president’s “mind-boggling suit” and “expensive socks.” It also noted that the ice on the sidewalk in front of the Ostankino television station was cleared in anticipation of Clinton’s arrival–a matter of no small interest to Muscovites, who are furious that most streets are left treacherous by the current government....

What was Iraq up to? Saddam first demanded the aircraft back, then hinted at a deal: Iran and Iraq, he told CNN, “are two neighboring Muslim countries and . . . these facts shall remain the most important.” But Iran insisted that the move came as a surprise and that the planes would be mothballed until after the war. Ahmad Khomeini, son of the late ayatollah, accused Saddam of “crimes against Muslims....

It’s a big line up of games between Sega, Atlus, and its partnered titles. The list was also released with a schedule for the event and what the publisher plans to show via its steams starting on September 25. While Sega’s lineup only features confirmed titles, there are some games that may just catch the eyes of players. RELATED: Resident Evil 8 Will Be Part of Capcom’s TGS 2020 Showcase...

Well, what are you waiting for? You got to do what you got to do. No wait, you need to prepare yourself first. And trust me the trick I’m going to tell you now is the easiest way ever and it will bring me down in less than 2 minutes. Okay for starters you’ll be needing two things- A bunch of oil cans. 2.Fire barrel prosthetic. Now I’m assuming you already have the barrel since you probably explored the Hirata estates area....

Selangor ignored all their pre-season drama, opening their league campaign convincingly by beating Pulau Pinang 2-0 at the Selayang Municipal Stadium. Both their goals were scored in the first half by new signing Francis Forkey Doe, and Adam Nor Azlin. Maniam’s Selangor started with an almost all-new lineup. Goalkeepers Norazlan Zainal and Khairulazhan Khalid were out injured so third goalkeeper Zarif Irfan Hashimuddin had a rare start. The Selangor boss also fielded only two foreign players....

The 23rd edition of AfroBasket Women has tipped off at Mozambique with 12 African nations fighting for continental honours. The 2013 AfroBasket Women will be held from September 20 to 29, 2013 at Maputo, Mozambique. The top two teams from 2013 ArfoBasket Women will represent FIBA Africa in the 17th edition of the FIBA World Basketball Cup for Women which is to take place from September 27, to October 5, 2014 in Turkey....

The man worked at a long-standing mattress store in the city and arrived at the shop that night to witness protesters attempting to set it on fire, FOX 6 Now Milwaukee reported. A video shows the man spraying two people with a fire extinguisher in an attempt to chase them off when another runs up behind him, appearing to attack the elderly man. In another clip, the man is seen lying on the ground....

Each a two-time winner at the event, Williams edged her friend and rival 7-5, 6-3 on Friday night in a display of fierce forehands and shot-making. Both returned from maternity leave a year ago at the desert tournament. Since then, Williams has reached two Grand Slam finals and returned to the world’s top 10. Azarenka is ranked No. 48. “It’s been an arduous road,” Williams said. “I think we both really appreciate both of our efforts to do the best that we can do....

Federer will play sixth-seeded David Ferrer, a 6-3, 6-2 winner over Julien Benneteau. Williams will face ninth-seeded Ana Ivanovic in the final. Ivanovic beat fifth-seeded Maria Sharapova 6-2, 5-7, 7-5. MORE: U.S. Open begins Aug. 25 | Champions: Men | Women Williams beat the 12th-seeded Wozniacki for the eighth time in nine career matches, overcoming a tight lower back. Williams beat Caroline Wozniacki 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. Federer turned back fifth-seeded Milos Raonic 6-2, 6-3....

The sanction stems from Williams’s second-round victory over Christina McHale on Friday when she repeatedly smashed her racquet before tossing it into the stands. MORE: Sam Querrey of U.S. upsets No. 1 Novak Djokovic | Images from Wimbledon Williams acknowledged she would likely lose money and joked about breaking more equipment at future tournaments. “I’ve cracked a number of rackets throughout my career. I’ve gotten fined a number of times for cracking rackets....

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people all over the world, including famous athletes, to spend a majority of their time indoors. While players like Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have been using Instagram live to chat about their life and experiences, Venus and Serena Williams are being more fitness-oriented with their social media activity. In an intense live video on Serena Williams’ Instagram page, she was seen sweating it out with her sister in a 40-minute long session....

According to a Tuesday statement from Wimbledon, Williams had slipped on the grass and “had to leave the court to receive treatment,” on her left ankle, Yahoo News reported. “She tried to carry on but retired at 3-3 after 34 minutes,” the statement added. At the time of injury, the 39-year-old was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match against Belarus player Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Williams lost her footing while hitting a forehand, and was seen struggling to get up from the ground immediately after the slip....

Washington is among a number of states to introduce tougher vaccine laws in the wake of a wave of measles outbreaks in an attempt to tackle the public health crisis. Seattle Public Schools published student vaccination requirements last week, announcing student records have to reflect the updated immunization status by January 8, 2020. If they fail to do so, schoolchildren will not be allowed to attend school. Instead, they will be declared absent until the school nurse is provided with all the necessary information....

Red Bull team principal Horner worked with Vettel for each of his Formula One drivers’ championships between 2010 and 2013, which came as part of six total seasons with the team. Max Verstappen is established as the number one driver, though, and following his decision to sign a new contract until 2023, Horner is reluctant to pair him with another “alpha male” when Vettel becomes available in 2021. Alex Albon was promoted from Toro Rosso to partner Verstappen midway through last season and the team like what they see so far....