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Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
Middle East
September 18, 2021
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan…
Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1; Taliban mass near Panjshir
Middle East
August 23, 2021
Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1; Taliban mass near Panjshir
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A firefight at one of the gates of Kabul’s international airport killed at least one Afghan…
Military leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy
World
June 3, 2021
Military leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military service leaders are privately expressing reservations about removing sexual assault cases from the chain of command, The…
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
Middle East
April 30, 2021
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is preparing for possible Taliban attacks on US and coalition forces as they withdraw from…
Kurds and government end rival sieges in northern Syria
Middle East
February 3, 2021
Kurds and government end rival sieges in northern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Kurdish forces in northern Syria ended a weekslong siege of government-held neighborhoods in two northeastern cities Tuesday,…
As US warns on withdrawal, data shows Taliban attacks climb in past year
Middle East
February 2, 2021
As US warns on withdrawal, data shows Taliban attacks climb in past year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of attacks in Afghanistan by the Taliban in the last quarter of 2020 were higher…
US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
Middle East
January 27, 2021
US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military said Wednesday it again flew a B-52 bomber over the Middle…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
World
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
US to move aircraft carrier out of Mideast amid Iran tension
Middle East
January 1, 2021
US to move aircraft carrier out of Mideast amid Iran tension
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has decided to send home the only Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Middle East,…
US Joint Chiefs chairman meets with Taliban on peace talks
Middle East
December 17, 2020
US Joint Chiefs chairman meets with Taliban on peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The top US general held unannounced talks with Taliban peace negotiators in the Persian Gulf to…