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Afghanistan deadline Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan August 17, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Taliban draws line in the sand, unlikely to extend evacuation deadline

Havana Syndrome U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for the second leg of her Asia trip, in Hanoi, Vietnam, August, 24, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool

Harris trip stopped in its tracks due to Havana Syndrome

out of Afghanistan Afghans board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport plane during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, August 22, 2021. Picture taken August 22, 2021. U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

US accelerating effort to get out of Afghanistan amid capital city violence

Biden promise U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on evacuation efforts and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

“We will get you home!” Biden makes promise to Americans stranded in Afghanistan

Microsoft reported that Russian operatives are intensifying attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. Reuters

Vice Presidential trip to Asia this weekend now carries a lot more weight

Navalny poisoning FILE PHOTO: Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally to mark the 5th anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov's murder and to protest against proposed amendments to the country's constitution, in Moscow, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo

US imposes more economic sanctions against Russia over Navalny poisoning

afghan refugees

Afghan refugees await evacuation to the US, but how many are there?

Taliban attacks

As Afghans flee Kabul, more reports of deadly Taliban attacks pile up

AFGHANISTAN

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

Afghan Independence Day

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

Private equity hospitals have a 25.4% higher risk of hospital-acquired conditions compared to non-private equity hospitals. Reuters

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

Taliban Protest

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

Haiti deadly magnitude earthquake

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

Storms

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

Afghans escape

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