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Security has been at top level around the Capitol building since the January 6 riot when former president Donald Trump's supporters rampaged against what the Republican falsely claims was a stolen election

House Approves 8,000 Additional Visas For Afghans Who Helped US Military

The House of Representatives approved 8,000 additional visas for Afghans who helped the U.S. military by a vote of 407-16.

Taliban Brutally Executes Afghan Commandos Who Surrendered, Video Shows

Fighting rages on Wednesday between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters in the western city of Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis province

A horrifying video shows the moment surrendered Afghan special forces troops are shot to death by Taliban militia.

Armed Afghan Women Demonstrate Against Taliban As Restrictions On Women Snap Back Into Place

There is palpable fear that hard-fought women's rights will be lost in Afghanistan

The Taliban gains control over Afghanistan and armed women march in defiance.

In this file photo taken on February 22, 2020 Russian military vehicles patrol the M4 highway in the northeastern Syrian Hasakeh province on the border with Turkey

Russia Holds Military Drill In Tajikistan As Taliban Advance Threatens Central Asia Peace

The Russian military is holding drills as part of Moscow's commitment to helping its ally Tajikistan amid the border situation with Afghanistan.

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US troops and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers raise Afghanistan's national flag during a handover ceremony at Camp Antonik in Helmand province

Biden's Blunder? McConnell Predicts Taliban Back In Power By Year-End, Fall Of Afghan Government

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warns that there's a "high likelihood" that the Taliban will be back in control of Afghanistan maybe as early as the end of the year.

NATO members have indicated they are willing to remain in Afghanistan if the US decides to stay

NATO Eyes Post-Trump Reset As Afghanistan Call Looms

NATO eyes post-Trump reset as Afghanistan call looms

New Zealand is withdrawing the last of its service personnel from Afghanistan in May. Some 3,500 New Zealanders served in the country from 2001, including these three on patrol in Bamiyan in 2008

New Zealand To End Military Deployment In Afghanistan

New Zealand to end military deployment in Afghanistan

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin speaking at a news conference this month

New Pentagon Chief To Reassure NATO Allies

New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies

The huge blaze at Islam Qala port has largely been extinguished and an investigation launched into its cause

Fire 'Catastrophe' Destroys Hundreds Of Fuel Tankers On Afghanistan-Iran Border

Fire 'catastrophe' destroys hundreds of fuel tankers on Afghanistan-Iran border

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has insisted that the organization's members must decide "together" on the future of their mission in Afghanistan

Taliban Warn NATO To Push Ahead With Troop Withdrawal In Afghanistan

Taliban warn NATO to push ahead with troop withdrawal in Afghanistan

Scarcely a day goes by without a bomb blast, attack on government forces, or targeted assassination somewhere in Afghanistan

Biden Facing 'Serious Dilemmas' On Afghan Troop Withdrawal: US Official

Biden facing 'serious dilemmas' on Afghan troop withdrawal: US official

An elderly Palestinian man scuffles with Israeli security forces as he protests the removal by an army bulldozer of a temporary health unit in the village of al-Mufagara, near Yatta, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, in January

ICC Paves Way For War Crimes Probe In Palestinian Territories

ICC paves way for war crimes probe in Palestinian territories

Abdul Baqi Rasheed points to the spot where his brother, the activist Mohammad Yousuf Rasheed, was shot dead in Kabul

Afghanistan's Brightest Look For A Way Out As Murders Rise

Afghanistan's brightest look for a way out as murders rise

EU-bound migrants dream of making it across Bosnia's border with Croatia

In Bosnia, Migrants And Locals Urge EU To Unlock Its Gate

In Bosnia, migrants and locals urge EU to unlock its gate

South Africa captain Quinton de Kock and Australian counterpart Tim Paine will not lock Horns later this month after Australia pulled out of their Test tour to South Africa becuase of coronavirus fears

Australia Defend 'Heartbreaking' Decision To Scrap S. Africa Tour

Australia defend 'heartbreaking' decision to scrap S. Africa tour

Taking its title from an acronym for "child of deaf adult," "CODA" follows a high-school student (Emilia Jones) who is torn between pursuing her passion for music, and staying home to help her deaf parents and brother

Deaf Drama 'CODA' And Questlove Documentary Win At Sundance

Deaf drama 'CODA' and Questlove documentary win at Sundance

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (C) arrives with the government delegation during a visit in Herat province

Afghanistan's Ghani Urges Biden To Up Pressure On Taliban

Afghanistan's Ghani urges Biden to up pressure on Taliban

Hazaras fear for the future as foreign troops exit Afghanistan

Hazaras Fear For The Future As Foreign Troops Exit Afghanistan

Hazaras fear for the future as foreign troops exit Afghanistan

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters President Joe Biden had raised concerns over Alexei Navalny's poisoning in his first phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin since taking office

Biden Signals Tougher Russia Stance In First Putin Call

Biden signals tougher Russia stance in first Putin call

Alexander Gauland of the Alternative for Germany far-right party is applauded by his faction after speaking during a session at the lower house of parliament in November last year.

Germany's Far-right AfD Braces For Surveillance

Germany's far-right AfD braces for surveillance

US President Joe Biden

Biden Says 'Mutual Self-interest' With Russia Key Despite Navalny Arrest

Biden says 'mutual self-interest' with Russia key despite Navalny arrest

Antony Blinken speaks during his confirmation hearing to be secretary of state on January 19, 2021

Plus ?a Change: For Much Of World, Biden Means Continuity

Plus ?a change: For much of world, Biden means continuity

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Afghan counterpart and said the Biden administration will review a deal struck with the Taliban

Afghan Officials Welcome Biden Plan To Review US-Taliban Deal

Afghan officials welcome Biden plan to review US-Taliban deal

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Afghan counterpart and said the Biden administration will review a deal struck with the Taliban

Biden Administration To Review US-Taliban Withdrawal Deal

Biden administration to review US-Taliban withdrawal deal

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Man Accused Of Pouring Scalding Tea On Wife, Torturing Her With Electric Cord

The man is also accused of hitting his wife's head with a metal bowl during one of their arguments.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announces the intention to seek a five-year extension of the New START nuclear treaty with Russia

Biden Seeks Five More Years For Last Russia Nuclear Pact But No 'Reset'

Biden seeks five more years for last Russia nuclear pact but no 'reset'

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