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Defiant Biden stands ‘squarely behind’ decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
President shifts blame to his predecessor, Donald Trump, and the unwillingness of Afghan forces to fight the T…
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US troops to stay until Americans and eligible Afghans evacuated, says Biden
US president makes televised address and warns Taliban of ‘devastating’ response to any attempt to attack oper…
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The fall of Kabul – in pictures
Desperate crowds gather at the airport as people try to escape after the Afghan capital fell to the Taliban on…
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Return of Taliban in Afghanistan could accelerate rise of terror groups, top US general warns
Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, Mark Milley, reportedly issued warning to congressional leaders Sunday …
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US troops start to arrive for Afghanistan evacuation as Taliban close in on Kabul
Thousands of western nationals and vulnerable Afghans to be airlifted out of Kabul as Taliban launch major ass…
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Pentagon ‘deeply concerned’ by sweeping Taliban gains in Afghanistan
• US military says Kabul not under immediate threat• Taliban insurgents seize four more regional capitalsThe P…
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The Guardian view on the Taliban’s advance: not an American debacle but Afghans’ tragedy
People are losing their homes, their freedom and their hope. That should be more of a priority than US credibi…
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North Korea military threats ‘intended to deflect from economic crisis’
Regime looking to shift focus from domestic problems with rhetoric around US-South Korea military drills, say …
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US deserves big share of blame for Afghanistan military disaster
Analysis: White House accused of unfairly pointing finger at Afghan military after decades of mismanaging war …
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Taliban tighten grip on approaches to Kabul in Afghanistan offensive
Insurgents capture Ghazni city, giving them control of approaches to capital from north and southThe Taliban h…
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US launches emergency airlift to rescue Afghan allies at risk of Taliban’s revenge
Evacuation flights start before visas are issued as insurgents make sweeping gains in provincesAmerica has lau…
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US launches emergency airlift to rescue Afghan allies at risk of Taliban’s revenge
Evacuation flights start before visas are issued as insurgents make sweeping gains in provincesAmerica has lau…
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We failed so badly in Afghanistan. But to throw in the towel now would be an act of betrayal | Dan Jarvis
I lost my comrade Kevin in battle. His sacrifice must not have been in vainWas it worth it? That is what many …
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We failed so badly in Afghanistan. But to throw in the towel now would be an act of betrayal | Dan Jarvis
I lost my comrade Kevin in battle. His sacrifice must not have been in vainWas it worth it? That is what many …
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Former intelligence analyst sentenced to prison for drone program leak
Air Force intelligence analyst gave military documents to journalist to ‘dispel the lie that our lives are wor…