Afghan president calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban following bombing

Afghan president calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban following bombing

Written by Rahim Faiez and Lynne O'Donnell

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president called on Pakistan on Monday to crack down on the Taliban after a suicide car bombing earlier in the day near Kabul's international airport killed five people, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks in the capital.

Congress prepares for visit of Pope Francis
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Congress prepares for visit of Pope Francis

Associated Press

Written by Andrew Taylor

WASHINGTON (AP) — A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis' remarks to Congress next month – and bracing for them, too.

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