The Photos Taken as the Taliban Took Hold of Afghanistan | Developing News
Afghanistan was a great place to photograph until the Taliban came into power.” In the midst of a complex civil…
‘There’s never been a more fake piece of news’ | Galloway on NYT ‘Russia paid the Taliban’ story
The Taliban needed no excuse to fight foreign invaders, yet the NYT’s latest, fact-free piece seeks to place blame on…
Somali, Afghan migrants left stranded on Greek-Turkish border
Somali and Afghan migrants stranded on the Greek border with Turkey Friday. Greece beefed up security measures as it tried…
Top intel officials brief Pelosi, congressional leaders on reported Russian bounty on US troops
President Donald Trump has called the reported bounties a ‘hoax.” July 2, 2020, 8:09 PM 7 min read Share to…
Marine commandant says families of fallen service members are ‘entitled’ to answers on alleged Russian plot
A 2019 bomb blast on a military convoy that killed three Marines is under review July 1, 2020, 2:19 AM…
Air Force evacuates 3 government contractors with coronavirus from Afghanistan
Patients were transported in a system designed during the 2014 Ebola outbreak. April 11, 2020, 4:18 PM 6 min read…
Pentagon halts overseas travel of US troops for 60 days to mitigate spread of coronavirus
The order applies to all service members, civilians and families, Esper said. March 26, 2020, 12:38 AM 7 min read…
2 US and 1 Afghan service members killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan attack
The firefight is being investigated as a possible insider attack. February 9, 2020, 7:14 PM 5 min read The Pentagon…
US military aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
Taliban claims that additional U.S. aircraft had crashed were called “false.” January 27, 2020, 7:26 PM 4 min read A…
Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified
The soldier’s death was the 20th combat fatality in Afghanistan this year/ December 24, 2019, 12:30 AM 5 min read…
US has quietly reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000
U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan have been quietly reduced by 2,000 troops over the past year, even without a peace…
Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led a congressional delegation on a visit to Afghanistan. Her office said in a statement…
13 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the never-stopping news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
President Trump declares peace talks with the Taliban ‘dead’
After calling off a secret meeting with the Taliban at Camp David this weekend, President Trump declared that Afghanistan peace…
Taliban kills US service member, others in Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume
The Taliban killed 10 civilians and two NATO service members — including one American — in a deadly blast in…
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death
LONDON (Reuters) – People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe…
Nigeria’s three-year milestone takes Africa towards polio eradication
ABUJA/LONDON (Reuters) – Nigeria marked three years free of endemic wild polio on Wednesday, with health officials saying the nation’s…
Bronx man arrested at JFK Airport for allegedly seeking to join Taliban: Source
A Bronx man has been arrested Friday at John F. Kennedy International Airport on terror-related charges, a law enforcement official…
Opioid use booming as tramadol crisis emerges in Africa – U.N. drug report
VIENNA (Reuters) – Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a worldwide drug report that…
U.S. transport chief questions Boeing decisions on 737 MAX safety features
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. Transportation Secretary questioned on Wednesday why Boeing Co did not require safety features on…
Taliban official says US promised to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by April
A Taliban official on Wednesday said the United States has promised to withdraw half of its troops from Afghanistan by…
Pentagon identifies 3 US special operations service members killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense has identified three U.S. special operations service members killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. They…
US service member killed in Afghanistan for 2nd time this month
A member of the U.S. military was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday — the second to die this month in…
Utah mayor’s widow: ‘Fitting’ that remains of husband killed in Afghanistan returned to US on Election Day
The widow of Maj. Brent Taylor said Tuesday that it was “fitting” that the remains of her slain husband were…
Remains of Utah mayor, killed on Guard duty in Afghanistan, to arrive in US
The remains of a National Guard soldier and Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan over the weekend are expected to arrive…
Days before midterms, Trump now says military’s border mission could increase to 15K troops
In a move with potential major political implications just days before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that…
2 top Afghan officials killed in insider attack claimed by Taliban; leading US general uninjured
Two top Afghan government security officials in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, were killed and the governor of Kandahar was wounded in…
EMA committee recommends restrictions on fluoroquinolone, quinolone antibiotics
(Reuters) – The European Medicines Agency’s risk assessment committee has recommended restrictions on the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics fluoroquinolone and…
U.S. Military Contractor In Afghanistan Fired For Wearing Neo-Nazi Flag
A civilian contractor working with the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan has been fired after video footage posted online this…
This Week In History: 15 – 21 February – BBC News
Feb 15th 1989 -Soviet troops pull out of Afghanistan, after 9 years of fighting the mujahideen. Feb 19th 1968 –…
Rockets fired towards diplomatic area near presidential palace in Kabul
At least a dozen missiles have been fired in Kabul, with some targeting the Presidential Palace and diplomatic zone in…
Fight Taliban or co-operate with ISIS? US seems to be unsure as Taliban at its strongest since 2001
The UN has confirmed that over 100 civilians have been killed in the new wave of clashes between the Taliban…
‘US approach led to growth of terrorism’: Afghan faces suicide bombings and Taliban clashes
A suicide bomber has detonated explosives at the office of the Electoral Commission in the Afghan capital Kabul. People had…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – June, 5 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: floods uncover corpses buried during the…
Nowhere Left To Hide: The Interpreters (Part 2)
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News In Part 2, VICE News correspondent Ben Anderson interviews an official Taliban spokesman, ……
US soldier in Afghanistan dies from wounds in roadside blast
A U.S. Army soldier has died from wounds sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near him while he was on…
Russia NATO Turkey Tensions dangerous consequences airspace violations Breaking News February 2016
Russia NATO Turkey Tensions dangerous consequences airspace violations Turkey’s government warned Russia that it would endure the consequences … source
The Hostage Family: Inside the Fifth Estate’s Interview with Caitlan Boyle
It’s been a few months now since Canadian Joshua Boyle and his family were freed from their captors in Afghanistan.…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – December 12, 2014
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today:…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – December 09, 2014
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today:…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,20 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: dozens in northern Colombia die in…
Nigeria approves $150 million World Bank loan to fight polio
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria has approved a $150 million loan from the World Bank to help eradicate polio and scale…
US aid can’t compensate for damage done to Pakistan during war on terror in Afghanistan – Imran Khan
The longstanding alliance between Pakistan and the United States is faltering, with Washington accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism. How serious…
Fields of failure? Reports say US measures failed to reduce Afghan opium production
US counternarcotics policy in Afghanistan not only failed to reduce the notorious opium production, but also contributed to increased poppy…
VICE News Daily: Striking Teachers March in Bogota
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Afghan troops fight Taliban advances, teachers’…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – April 9, 2014.
The VICE News Capsule is a daily roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: separatists in Pakistan bomb a train…
Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan
Truce announcement comes after government said it would also halt its operations… READ MORE … source
EU: ‘Political games blocking refugees’
As the EU focuses on curbing migration flows, one Afghan refugee in Belgium calls for more integration… READ MORE ……
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,16 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Afghanistan’s election heads for a June…
Taliban in Kabul & Elections in Honduras: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the January 29, 2018 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. 3:23 Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez…
Soldiers who killed pregnant Afghan women followed rules of engagement – Pentagon
Members of US Special Forces who killed two pregnant women and three other civilians during a 2010 night raid in…
Crisis Pregnancy Centers & GDPR Explained | VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the May 24, 2018 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight of HBO. 2:11 Trump called off the Kim…
Global Opium Epidemic: Killing Industry of Afghanistan
Almost 30 million people around the world suffer from drug addiction, as according to annual UN report, opioids are named…
Heroin Capital: Afghan opium sets global drug supply record
Opium farmers in Afghanistan are expecting a record harvest this year – bringing huge profits for warlords and heroin traffickers.…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,13 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: the Taliban launches what it says…
Michio Kaku: What Hiroshima & Iraq war have in common
The technological revolution of the 20th century has brought the world unprecedented prosperity as well as unimaginable horrors. Will science…