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An Afghan man holds rocket shell after a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.

ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks

Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region.

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Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visit

In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the region."

By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

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US warns Iraqi leaders of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue

The warning signals the administration’s increasing frustration and anger with ongoing rocket fire from Iranian-supported groups on or near the vast U.S. Embassy compound.

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Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war

Afghanistan’s warring sides started negotiations for the first time, bringing together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government Saturday for historic meetings aimed at ending decades of war.

By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

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Pompeo inks deal to support more American troops in Poland

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sealed a defense cooperation deal Saturday with Polish officials that will pave the way to deploy more American troops to Poland.

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US envoy forges ahead with troubled Taliban peace deal for Afghanistan

Washington’s envoy to Afghanistan on Saturday emphasized the economic benefits of the peace deal with the Taliban, forging ahead with an agreement that has run into new political obstacles in the U.S. and the region.

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