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Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 12:00 GMT

 ISLAMABAD -- At least 13 Afghan soldiers have been killed and eight others wounded during a clash with Taliban rebels in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province.

BRUSSELS -- US President Donald Trump has met with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the European Commission and discussed foreign policy, security, climate and trade relations.

NEW YORK -- The UN announced humanitarians are seeking over some USD 55 million to prevent and treat cholera at the national, governorate and community level in Yemen over the next six months.

ROME -- Leaders of the seven most advanced economies (G-7) will meet in Taormina city on the east coast of Sicily Island, south Italy, on May 26-27, to discuss the shared concerns amid growing global challenges and profound internal changes.

BRUSSELS -- NATO leaders are to begin Thursday a short summit with the focus on the Alliance's role in the fight against terrorism and fairer burden-sharing in NATO. (end) msa