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AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan’s social influencers fear for their freedom and their lives

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Protests, gunfire continue in Kabul on Afghan Independence Day

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US leaves room for China to take advantage of Afghanistan’s economy

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Booster shots battle: US, WHO disagree on whether we need them or not

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Despite efforts to improve image after taking over, Taliban kill one clearing protest

Afghan American Relationship Taliban

“There is no hatred for the people of the US.” But will that change after the Taliban takeover?

Taliban image Members of Taliban forces sit at a security tower of the interior ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan August 17, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Taliban take control, look to improve image to fearful Afghans

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The fall of Kabul: an iteration of the United States’ role in Saigon?

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“They feel betrayed”: Expert sounds off on the Afghans left behind

Biden Afganistan U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

“I stand squarely behind my decision”: Biden breaks silence on Afghanistan

Capitol Hill reacts to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan falling

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“Haiti can’t catch a break”: Deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits home

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Three storms: TS Fred hits Florida, TD Grace drenches earthquake-ravaged Haiti, and TS Henri forms near Bermuda

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New video from Haiti: Bodies pulled from the rubble, damage widespread after earthquake

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7 People dead during chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans flee and Taliban completes stunning takeover

U.S. President Joe Biden is seen during a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, their security team and senior officials to obtain updates on the draw down of civilian personnel in Afghanistan, evacuations of SIV applicants and other Afghan allies, and the ongoing security situation in Kabul, in this handout photo obtained from The White House Twitter account on August 16, 2021.

Taliban declares ‘war is over’ as president and diplomats flee Kabul

People look for survivors at a house destroyed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti August 14, 2021. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Death toll from Haiti’s 7.2 earthquake rises to more than 700

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Professor: women, democratic government face gravest danger as Taliban advance in Afghanistan

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As US troops head to Afghanistan, Taliban takes over four more capital cities

troops to Afghanistan Taliban fighters record a message after seizing Pul-e- Khumri, capital of Baghlan province, Afghanistan, in this still image taken from a social media video, uploaded August 10, 2021. Taliban Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Not over yet? More US troops on their way to Afghanistan

Taliban three capital cities Taliban fighters stand guard at a check point in Farah, Afghanistan August 11, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Kabul in trouble? Taliban seizes six more capital cities

families details attacks Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 hold up their photos during an event outside the U.S. Capitol to introduce the September 11th Transparency Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation to improve transparency regarding federal 9/11 investigations, in Washington, U.S., August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Providing closure: DOJ to give 9/11 families more details on attacks

Taliban capital cities A Taliban flag flies in the main square of Kunduz city after fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces, in Kunduz, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. Taliban fighters Sunday took control of much of the capital of northern Afghanistan's Kunduz province, including the governor's office and police headquarters, a provincial council member said. (AP Photo/Abdullah Sahil)

Gaining ground: Taliban takes over two more capital cities in Afghanistan

Pentagon Amazon Canada Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, right, and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, brief reporters at the Pentagon as the U.S. military nears the formal end of its mission in Afghanistan in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

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