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After serving together in Afghanistan, Army Sgt. Michael Fletcher and his Dutch Shepherd Dasty were separated for two years. Thanks to the American Humane Society, the inseparable team is finally home together in Green Bay.
Two remarkable athletes who've overcome incredible challenges will lead Team GB into the Winter Paralympics. Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, returns just months after a major knee injury, while Scott Meenagh, who lost both legs in Afghanistan, earns recognition for his third Games.
After four years fighting for their voices to be heard, Afghanistan's displaced women footballers achieved official FIFA recognition and are preparing for international matches this June. The team of exiled players who fled the Taliban are now one step closer to their World Cup dream.
Ibrahim Zadran smashed a tournament-record 95 runs to give departing coach Jonathan Trott a winning farewell as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs at the T20 World Cup. The emotional victory capped Trott's successful three-year tenure that saw Afghanistan reach historic heights in international cricket.
Ibrahim Zadran blasted a career-best 95 runs to lead Afghanistan to victory in their final T20 World Cup match, capping a tournament that secured their spot in the 2028 championship. The Afghan team honored their departing coach with a dominant 82-run win over Canada.
Two female filmmakers from Afghanistan and Iran premiered groundbreaking films at the Berlin International Film Festival, using cinema to reclaim their stories and challenge stereotypes. Despite facing criticism and exile, they're showing the world that their cultures contain more than just war and oppression.
Three Pakistani soldiers captured during deadly October border clashes are heading home, released through Saudi mediation as a gesture of peace for the Islamic holy month. After months of tension that left dozens dead, the humanitarian gesture signals hope for improving relations between the neighbors.
After two crushing defeats including a loss decided in double overtime, Afghanistan's cricket team finally celebrated their first win at the T20 World Cup. The victory in Delhi showed the kind of resilience that makes sports beautiful. ---
Afghanistan's cricket captain Rashid Khan just made history by becoming the first player ever to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket. At just 27 years old, he's already miles ahead of every other bowler in the world's most popular cricket format.
In one of cricket's most dramatic matches ever, South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting Twenty20 World Cup clash that needed two super overs to decide a winner. The heart-stopping game showcased incredible skill and sportsmanship from both teams, leaving fans breathless.
After fleeing Afghanistan while pregnant and alone, Anita Omary found hope through one nurse's simple acts of kindness. Now she's paying it forward by helping other refugees build new lives in America.
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In the first-ever double Super Over at a T20 World Cup, South Africa edged Afghanistan by four runs in a nail-biting finish. The dramatic clash saw tied scores three times before the Proteas finally secured victory.
In one of cricket's most dramatic finishes ever, South Africa and Afghanistan needed two Super Overs to decide a winner at the T20 World Cup. The heart-stopping match featured stunning catches, last-second heroics, and a performance for the ages.
In one of the most thrilling T20 World Cup matches ever, South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting finish that required two super overs to decide. The match saw incredible performances, dramatic no-balls, and a run-out with just two runs needed, delivering edge-of-your-seat drama until the final ball.
South Africa and Afghanistan just played the first double Super Over in T20 World Cup history, creating one of cricket's most unforgettable moments. The nail-biting match saw both teams tie twice before South Africa finally won on the last ball of the second tiebreaker.
A traveler spent 13 days crossing Afghanistan and shared an honest account that challenges both the doom narratives and the sanitized travel videos flooding the internet. His journey reveals a country that's complicated, beautiful, and still struggling under Taliban control.
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New Zealand pulled off their highest-ever T20 World Cup chase, scoring 183 runs to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. The Black Caps erased memories of their humiliating 2023 defeat while setting a new tournament record for successful run chases.
New Zealand chased down their highest T20 World Cup target ever, rallying from 14 for 2 to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips turned panic into celebration with fearless batting that powered the Black Caps to 183 with 13 balls to spare.
India just pulled off the greatest run chase in Under-19 Cricket World Cup history, with teenage stars Aaron George and 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leading a thrilling comeback against Afghanistan. The young squad will face England in Friday's final after chasing down 311 runs with nearly nine overs to spare.
India's Under-19 cricket team pulled off the biggest chase in tournament history, scoring 311 runs to beat Afghanistan and reach the World Cup final. Young stars Aaron George and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi led the fearless charge in Harare.
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