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Bruised Biden tries to turn the page after US debacle in Afghanistan
After a hellish month, the president wants to focus on domestic matters – but Republicans won’t let Afghanista…
- Afghanistan, Drones (military), Military, South and Central Asia, UK news, US foreign policy, US military, US news, World news
Rules of engagement and the myth of humane war | Letters
Attempts to legitimise warfare should be met with scepticism, argues Andrew Clapham. Plus letters from Prof Ke…
- Afghanistan, Global development, Islamic State, Middle East and North Africa, Qatar, Refugees, South and Central Asia, Taliban, US military, US news, World news
Some slept, some cried, all were now refugees: inside one of the last Afghan airlifts
Those on board the cramped military plane weren’t granted a last glimpse of their homeland before the difficul…
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‘It’s possible’: US military chief could work with Taliban on IS counter-terror strikes
Mark Milley says it's possible the US will seek to coordinate on strikes in Afghanistan, though defence secret…
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Last man out: the haunting image of America’s final moments in Afghanistan
After sending a brief message of congratulation to his troops, Major General Chris Donahue became the last pai…
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Gunfire fills the air in Kabul as Taliban celebrate airport takeover
Taliban spokesman says Afghanistan has ‘gained complete independence’ as fighters enter hangars occupied by US…
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After 20 years, last US flight departs Kabul, leaving Afghanistan to its fate
Last Americans, including acting ambassador, have now left, ending near 20-year occupationOpinion: Men like Mc…
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Rockets fired at Kabul airport as US approaches withdrawal deadline – video
Several rockets were fired at Kabul airport on Monday, less than 48 hours before the United States is due to c…
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Kabul airport comes under rocket fire as US Afghanistan evacuation enters final 48 hours
US vows to press on with operations after rockets fired at international airport, as Afghan official says chil…
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Afghanistan live news: rockets fired at Kabul airport as US approaches withdrawal deadline
Thwarted attack comes after reports of civilian deaths following drone strikes by the US in the Afghan capital…
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Biden meets remains of 13 troops killed in Kabul as US promises more strikes
Secretary of state to bereaved father: ‘I’m deeply sorry’Adviser: US will help people leave after deadlineAfgh…
- Afghanistan, Biden administration, Democrats, Joe Biden, Republicans, South and Central Asia, US Congress, US foreign policy, US military, US national security, US news, US politics, World news
‘Biden’s worst nightmare’: how Afghanistan shook a president
A rapid Taliban takeover, a chaotic evacuation and a deadly terror attack have shaken confidence in the comman…
- Afghanistan, Islamic State, South and Central Asia, Taliban, US foreign policy, US military, US news, World news
Afghanistan drone strike targeted Islamic State ‘planner’ in car, US says
US says there were no known civilian casualties but community elder claims women and children among victimsAfg…
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US strikes IS target in Afghanistan and warns of airport threat
Drone strike carried out east of Kabul as Pentagon warns of further ‘specific, credible’ threats against airpo…
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Biden is facing his biggest crisis yet. And he will survive it | Ben Davis
The majority of Americans support the withdrawal from Afghanistan. That’s why his approval ratings will bounce…