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Talks with Taliban to end bloodshed: Afghan prez

Kabul: In a message to the nation on a major Muslim holiday, the Afghan President said on Friday that negotiations with the Taliban are the only way to “end the bloodshed” and bring peace to the country.

6 people killed in Egypt clashes  

Cairo: At least six persons were killed and three others injured on Friday when clashes broke out between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and residents of Talbeya district in Egypt.

India assures help to Ebola-hit sierra leone

Freetown,Sierra leone: India on Friday assured Ebola-hit Sierra leone that it will provide all assistance to help the west African country battle with the deadly disease that has claimed lives of many citizens. Union Minister Ramkripal Yadav expressed India’s concern over several deaths in that country due to Ebola.