The military operation had already cost more than approximately $600 million before the first strikes were even carried out.

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Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring about 150, just months after a quake and strong aftershocks killed more than 2,200 people at the end of August.

The quake struck on Monday near Mazar-i-Sharif, a city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.

The Iranian director has been jailed and banned from filmmaking. Will the acclaim for “It Was Just an Accident” protect him — or make him a target once again?

With chef collaborations, exclusive pours and vegan choices, the region’s top carriers are taking their meals for premium class passengers to new heights.