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People fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine arrive at border checkpoint in Medyka

World Mar 06

Russian attacks halt plans to evacuate Ukrainian civilians

By Associated Press

World Dec 27

A People's Defence Force (PDF) fighter carries a fellow fighter who got wounded during the fighting with Myanmar army, in ...
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Myanmar military ‘fighting for its life’ in face of ‘unprecedented’ resistance to coup

It has been more than 10 months since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup. Its soldiers have since fought with urban protestors and rural militias using brutal violence. Activists accuse the military of killing more than 1300, and detaining…

By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran

World Dec 14

SYRIA-CONFLICT
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How negligence, systemic issues lead to civilian casualties from U.S. airstrikes

The last known airstrike conducted before U.S. troops left Afghanistan did not kill its intended ISIS target. The drone killed 10 civilians — including 7 children — leading to growing questions over how the U.S. military prevents and reports civilian…

By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin

World Nov 15

SYRIA-CONFLICT
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What we know about a 2019 U.S. airstrike in Syria and its alleged cover-up

This weekend, The New York Times published a story about what it describes as a cover-up by the U.S. military of an airstrike that killed as many as 80 civilians. It took place in Syria in 2019, and The Times…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Politics Jan 31

Trump authorizes shift to wider U.S. military use of land mines

Earlier Friday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper made the case for giving military commanders the latitude to use land mines as a means to "shape the battlefield" and protect American forces. Critics of the new Trump policy call it dangerous.

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Oct 23

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For northern Syrians who endured ISIS, U.S. withdrawal means a new struggle to survive

More than 170,000 people have fled their homes in northern Syria since Turkey launched its offensive two weeks ago. Civilians in the area have lived through years of unrest, including revolution against the Assad regime, the battle to defeat ISIS…

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Oct 14

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As U.S. departs Syria, Kurds join Assad regime to fight a NATO ally

In the days since the announced withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria, the country’s map is being redrawn. Both Turkey and the Russia-backed Syrian regime made territorial advances, and U.S.-partner Syrian Democratic Forces turned to Damascus for support. As…

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Oct 08

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Protesters’ rage over ‘income and bread’ challenges Iraqi government

By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran

The streets of Baghdad were silent Tuesday after a week of peaceful protests -- against corruption, unemployment and lack of basic services -- turned deadly. More than 100 people were killed as Iraqi security forces and armed groups clashed with…

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Sep 12

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Former top U.S. military official in Mideast on the outlook for peace in Syria

The war in Syria rages on, with President Bashar al-Assad's regime continuing its onslaught of airstrikes in northwest Idlib province -- the last rebel stronghold. Stephanie Sy reports and talks to retired Gen. Joseph Votel, who until recently oversaw U.S.

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Aug 03

UN: Monthly Afghan casualties highest since 2017

By Associated Press

July saw the highest number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan in a single month since 2017, the U.N. mission said Saturday.

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