Mullah Omar's death exposes growing Afghan faultlines

Afghanistan has made a tentative step towards peace but the hurdles are mounting

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Outgoing Myanmar military leader may seek presidency

A Min Aung Hlaing presidency or vice presidency is increasingly likely

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Anti-ISG and PKK strikes are more an escalation than a change in Turkey's policy to both groups

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The relationship is set for further deterioration, as the Israeli ambassador lobbies Democrats against their president

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Capital controls and uncertainty have already accelerated economic contraction

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Local truces offer great potential to enhance stability, but their prospects are doubtful

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Autumn ballot likely as a quarter of Syriza MPs fail to back government over reforms necessary for third bailout package

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Though an economic slowdown has seen growth forecasts cut, Colombia's long-term prospects remain positive

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The landmark agreement sees Tehran make major concessions on its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief

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Today's provisional bailout agreement faces formidable hurdles around the euro-area

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