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Blue dynasty
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JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
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April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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In a city that never runs short on vibe or style, D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club is carving out its own lane — one defined by elevated leisure, ...
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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Minibus crash kills 15 in northeastern Afghanistan
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Minibus crash kills 15 in northeastern Afghanistan
February 7, 2026
FAIZABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) -- At least 15 people were killed when a minibus overturned and crashed into a valley in northeastern Afghanistan on Satur...
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
January 23, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as "insulting" Donald Trump's claim that British troops avoided the front li...
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West Indies lose first game at Under-19 World Cup
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West Indies lose first game at Under-19 World Cup
January 18, 2026
The West Indies Under-19s suffered their first setback at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on Sunday, crashing to a 138-run defeat to Afghanistan. A...
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Afghanistan’s Taliban release US citizen
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Afghanistan’s Taliban release US citizen
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — Afghanistan's Taliban government released an American citizen from detention on Sunday, a week after freeing an elderly Bri...
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Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
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Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
September 1, 2025
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) -- A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flat...
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, callin...
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UN warns US aid cuts threaten millions of Afghans with famine
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UN warns US aid cuts threaten millions of Afghans with famine
April 12, 2025
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US mulling travel ban affecting 43 countries – report
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) --US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of cou...
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Afghan training centres say women to be barred from health studies
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Afghan training centres say women to be barred from health studies
December 3, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) – Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday said women would ...
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Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
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Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
September 25, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Afghanistan's Taliban government is keen to join the BRICS economic forum, a spokesman said on Tuesday ahead of the group'...
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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP)— Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a fir...
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Afghans hail ‘massive win’ over Australia at T20 World Cup
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Afghans hail ‘massive win’ over Australia at T20 World Cup
June 23, 2024
ARNOS VALE, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (AFP)— Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan described his side's 21-run victory over Australia in the T20 Worl...
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Suryakumar, Bumrah shine as India defeat Afghanistan at T20 World Cup
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Suryakumar, Bumrah shine as India defeat Afghanistan at T20 World Cup
June 20, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)— Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India's bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan's flamboyant shot-ma...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
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Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9, 2026
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9, 2026
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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