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Last Afghan refugees leave NJ base after chaotic evacuation
Middle East
February 20, 2022
Last Afghan refugees leave NJ base after chaotic evacuation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last of thousands of Afghan refugees who awaited resettlement at eight U.S. military installations departed Saturday…
Lithuania says ‘critically important’ to strengthen Baltic states with US troops
World
February 19, 2022
Lithuania says ‘critically important’ to strengthen Baltic states with US troops
VILNIUS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Lithuania’s president called for boosting the security of the Baltic states with US troops, after…
Afghans protest US move to unfreeze $3.5B for 9/11 victims
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Afghans protest US move to unfreeze $3.5B for 9/11 victims
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital on Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in…
Rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Iranian general’s death
Middle East
January 1, 2022
Rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Iranian general’s death
BAGHDAD (AP) — Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people rallied in the Iraqi capital Saturday to mark the anniversary of…
Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions
Middle East
December 26, 2021
Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban dissolved Afghanistan’s two election commissions as well as the state ministries for peace and parliamentarian…
Islamic countries seek response to Afghanistan emergency
Middle East
December 19, 2021
Islamic countries seek response to Afghanistan emergency
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Muslim nations sought to respond to the growing economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as…
The AP Interview: Taliban seek ties with US, other ex-foes
Middle East
December 13, 2021
The AP Interview: Taliban seek ties with US, other ex-foes
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers are committed in principle to education and jobs for girls and women,…
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
Middle East
December 5, 2021
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have…
Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
Middle East
November 13, 2021
Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top US Air Force general in the Mideast said Saturday that American airmen…
Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader appears, belying rumours of his death
Middle East
October 31, 2021
Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader appears, belying rumours of his death
KABUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance in the southern city…