Tag: World News
Top generals: Terrorists could take root in Afghanistan in less than a year
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers Wednesday that…
Military brass on defense as Senate Afghanistan hearing kicks off
The Pentagon’s top brass were on the defensive early Tuesday as the…
U.S. wants ‘clarification’ on offer to use Russian military bases to launch Afghan strikes: Austin
Top U.S. military leaders have sought clarification from Moscow about an offer…
Gen. Milley defends calls to Chinese: ‘I was certain’ Trump wouldn’t order attack
America’s top general on Tuesday vehemently defended his Jan. 8 phone call…
Angela Merkel’s center-right Union bloc loses to Social Democrats in German elections
BERLIN — The center-left Social Democrats have won the biggest share of…
Gas stations run dry in Britain as trucker shortage sparks hoarding
LONDON — Thousands of British gas stations ran dry Sunday, an industry…
Taliban resume brutal reign in Afghanistan with public executions, amputations for criminals
Hope that a new, softer Taliban would emerge in Afghanistan faded fast…
Government overpaid millions for veterans’ prosthetic devices: Report
The Veterans Health Administration paid out $10 million more than it should…
To protect Afghan girls, UN panel urges conditions on aid
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Aid to Afghanistan should be made…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Biden to strike a trade deal
India’s prime minister on Friday urged President Biden to push forward a…
German conservatives warn of ‘extremist’ shift to left in Sunday’s election
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives are scrambling to beat back a…
U.S. icebreaker gap with Russia a growing concern as Arctic ‘cold war’ heats up
A Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter is almost halfway through a months-long voyage…