WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly on President Joe Biden’s promise to retaliate for the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport, the U.S. military said it used a drone strike to kill a member of the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate Saturday. The strike came amid what the White House called indications that IS planned to […]
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Evacuation Effort Fueled By New Urgency After Kabul Blast Kills More Than 100
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Evacuation flights from Afghanistan resumed with new urgency on Friday, a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of people desperately fleeing a Taliban takeover and killed dozens. The U.S. warned more attacks could come ahead of next week’s end to America’s longest war. Two officials said 169 Afghans died, […]
Scientists Find Fossil Of Deadly 4-Legged Whale They Didn’t Know Existed
Whale, look at the nightmare fuel researchers dug up in Egypt. Scientists have unearthed a 43-million-year-old fossil of an extinct four-legged whale that once lived both on land and in the sea, making it amphibious. Dr. Robert W. Boessenecker This now-extinct four-legged whale once lived both on land and in the sea. This particular ancient species […]
Who Are ISIS-K? The Terror Group Posing A Threat To Afghanistan
ISIS-K presents a serious risk to the safety of all citizens desperately trying to escape Afghanistan through Kabul Airport. President Joe Biden mentioned the group Tuesday in his remarks about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. “The longer we stay, starting with the acute and growing risk of an attack by a terrorist group known as […]
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 13 US Troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials […]
Australian Farmer Honors Late Aunt With Sheep-Shaped Heart Display
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian farmer couldn’t go to his aunt’s funeral because of pandemic restrictions so he paid his respects with a novel alternative: dozens of sheep arranged in the shape of a love heart. Drone-shot video of pregnant ewes munching barley in a paddock while unwittingly expressing Ben Jackson’s affection for his […]
Baby Delivered Mid-Flight From Afghanistan, 2 Others Born On Arrival
One Afghan woman gave birth midair aboard a massive C-17 military plane evacuating people from Kabul, and two other women gave birth shortly after their flights landed, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby confirmed Tuesday. The two babies delivered on the ground were assisted by staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, an American-operated military hospital within Ramstein […]
CIA Head Meets Taliban Leader As Fears For Afghanistan Grow
The director of the CIA met with the Taliban’s top political leader in Kabul, an official said Tuesday, as more reports emerged of abuses in areas held by the fighters, fueling concerns about Afghanistan’s future and the fate of those racing to leave the country before the looming U.S. withdrawal. A Taliban spokesman dashed hopes […]
Airbnb Opens Up Housing For 20,000 Afghan Refugees Globally
Airbnb opened the doors of its properties to 20,000 Afghan refugees globally Tuesday and sought assistance from hosts who rent property through the home-sharing company for more free housing for those fleeing the crisis. “The displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S. and elsewhere is one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our […]
Paralympics Open In Empty Stadium — Just Like Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — The Paralympics began Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during the same pandemic — as the opening and closing ceremonies of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics. Japanese Emperor Naruhito got it all started again, this time under the theme “We Have Wings.” Among the few on hand were Douglas Emhoff, […]
Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan, Killing At Least 63 People
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When Will We See Queen Elizabeth Again?
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Prince William, Prince Harry Issue Rare Joint Statement For Princess Diana Project
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Plans To Resign For Health Reasons
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A Third Of World’s Children Can’t Access Remote Learning In Pandemic, UNICEF Says
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New Zealand Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole
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German Hospital: Poisoning Signs Found in Putin Critic Navalny
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak
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Royal Biographers Predict Where Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Will Be In 5 Years
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Russian Opposition Politician Navalny Put On Plane After Suspected Poisoning
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Surgeon General Asks CDC To Consider Mask Use
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Prince Charles Breaks Silence After Coronavirus Diagnosis With Hope-Filled Video Message
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Wild ‘Goat Gang’ Takes Over Streets Of UK Town On Coronavirus Lockdown
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CNN’s Chris Cuomo Diagnosed With Coronavirus
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A New Enemy In The Battle Against Coronavirus: Lockdown Fatigue
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Jair Bolsonaro’s Macho Coronavirus Crusade Is Going To Get A Lot Of People Killed
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Hungary’s Far-Right Leader, Viktor Orban, Uses Coronavirus To Gain ‘Unlimited Power’
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Clueless New Yorkers Gather To Watch USNS Comfort Arrive, Completely Missing The Point
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When Will Life Return to Normal? The Answer From Europe Is Emerging
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Russia Passes Bill Allowing Putin To Stay In Power Past 2024
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