Reuters: Afghan forces push into Taliban-held Kunduz city amid fierce clashes
Afghan troops recaptured the center of the strategic northern city of Kunduz on Thursday amid fierce clashes with Taliban militants, three days after losing the provincial capital in a humbling defeat for Kabul and its U.S. allies.
Fighting continued in other parts of the city, the seizure of which represented a major victory for the insurgents and raised questions over whether NATO-trained Afghan forces were ready to go it alone now most foreign combat troops have left.
Residents said soldiers were conducting house-to-house searches and had removed the Taliban flag from the central square, replacing it with government colors.
MIDDLE EAST
Russia rejects criticism of air strikes in Syria.
Russia launches airstrikes against al-Assad's enemies in Syria.
US-backed Syrian rebels say they have been hit by Russian airstrikes.
John Kerry: U.S. open to Russia hitting Islamic State in Syria.
Reports: Iranian troops in Syria for joint offensive.
Assad allies, Iranian troops prepare ground attack in Syria.
The Latest: Turkey not contacted by Russia over Syria plan.
Saudi Arabia demands Russia end Syria raids, criticizes Iran.
Yemeni govt., Saudi-led forces retake strategic Red Sea strait: spokesman.
Palestinian leader disavows agreements signed with Israel.
Khamenei calls for stronger Iranian military to deter enemies.
'Obama handshake' triggers anger in Iran parliament.
Hajj crush: Iran death toll rises to 464.
Bahrain withdraws ambassador from Iran after bomb-factory find.
Israel's Netanyahu launches all-out assault on Iran deal at U.N..
ASIA
Taliban take another area in Afghanistan, parliament member says. Taliban expands fight beyond Afghanistan's Kunduz.
Afghan troops seize parts of Kunduz from Taliban.
India to Pakistan: 'Give up terrorism' and we can talk. India rejects Pakistan peace plan; calls for revival of terrorism talks.
Pakistan's Sharif urges formalized Kashmir truce with India.
Philippines: Four killed as explosion hits vice mayor's convoy.
UN approves help for Sri Lanka war crimes probe.
Kyrgyzstan set to cling to Russia in face of security threats.
At least 50 said killed in September Xinjiang attack as China warns on security.
China arrests suspect in deadly parcel bomb blasts.
Unification with China not on agenda, says Taiwan president.
China navy calls for United States to reduce risk of misunderstandings.
Japan says it must look after its own before allowing in Syrian refugees.
AFRICA
Islamic State militants attack forces guarding Libya oil port: official.
South Sudan makes plea against 'undeserved' UN sanctions.
Tunisian troops block car bombs crossing Libyan border.
Burundi's Nyamitwe accuses Rwanda of training rebels.
Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere 'held'.
Most Burkina coup troops 'rejoin army'.
Central African Republic warning over 'blood diamonds'.
S. Africa's anti-corruption marches challenge Zuma.
Zimbabwe to ban electric water heaters to save power.
EUROPE
Spain shores up legal powers to prevent Catalan breakaway.
Ukraine to pull out small-caliber weapons from war-torn east.
UNHCR plans for 1.4 million Mediterranean refugees in 2015-6.
Migrants face new diversion as Hungary prepares to seal Croatia border.
Tempers flare in Germany's crowded refugee centres. Germany took in more than 200,000 migrants last month.
Austria's largest refugee camp readies for winter.
Greece opens Olympic venue to migrants.
Nearly 100,000 people protest against US nuclear weapons in Germany.
Paris tightens fine for smokers dropping cigarette butts.
AMERICAS
Gunman opens fire at Oregon college in mass killing. Gunman goes on a rampage at Oregon College.
Hillary Clinton spent roughly 90 percent of the money she raised over the summer.
Russia-linked hackers tried to access Clinton server.
Donald Trump: I would send Syrian refugees home.
Biden expected to skip first Democratic debate.
Mounting extortion plagues shopkeepers in violent Venezuela.
Colombian Farc rebels to halt military training.
Peru declares state of emergency in mining region.
Hurricane Joaquin bears down on Bahamas and could hit US east coast.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS cell planned to attack IDF base.
Russia says will not join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State: RIA.
US offers $5 million reward to stop ISIS from plundering antiquities.
US judge clears Saudi Arabia in 9/11 lawsuit.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trade talks over Pacific Rim deal appear headed to a third day.
Google and Microsoft agree to lawsuit truce.
Global economy ooses steam as Chinese, European factories falter.
IMF head warns of weaker global growth.
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