Today's Headlines: Afghan forces in bid to retake Kunduz, Russia considers joining IS air strikes, Paul Walker's daughter 'sues Porsche'

Afghan forces in bid to retake Kunduz

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Top News Stories Afghan forces in bid to retake Kunduz Afghan forces launch an operation to retake the strategic city of Kunduz, which was seized by the Taliban on Monday. Russia considers joining IS air strikes Russia has not ruled out conducting air strikes against Islamic State targets, President Vladimir Putin says after meeting his US counterpart in New York. New Zealand declares new ocean reserve New Zealand reveals plans to turn an area of the South Pacific ocean about the size of France into a marine reserve. Hundreds escape from CAR jail Hundreds of inmates escape from a prison in the Central African Republic as a wave of violence leaves dozens dead.   Paul Walker's daughter 'sues Porsche' The daughter of the late Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker is to sue Porsche over the crash in which he died, US reports say. Sport I have no untouchables - Mourinho Chelsea's players have been told by manager Jose Mourinho that no-one's place is safe if their poor form continues. Sharapova injured on China comeback Maria Sharapova retires with an arm injury during her comeback match at the Wuhan Open in China. Sharapova injured on China comeback Maria Sharapova retires with an arm injury during her comeback match at the Wuhan Open in China. Top Videos VIDEO: Nasa films 'water on Mars' VIDEO: Obama tells UN: Syria's Assad must go VIDEO: Taliban frees prisoners in Kunduz attack VIDEO: Bowen: Can leaders find Syria consensus?

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