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Crowds of people wait outside the airport in Kabul

World Aug 25

Afghanistan evacuees wait hours in the heat due to bottleneck backlog at Kabul airport

By Lisa Desjardins, Jane Ferguson

World Aug 23

FILE PHOTO: U.S. forces assist in Afghanistan evacuation
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Afghan children get left behind, go missing amid chaos at Kabul’s airport

The evacuation operation in Kabul is accelerating, with more than 10,000 people airlifted out of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours. But thousands more remain to be rescued, and just over a week remains before the August 31st deadline set…

By Jane Ferguson

World Aug 20

UK coalition forces, Turkish coalition forces, and U.S. Marines assist a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai Intern...
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Frustrated by ill-prepared evacuation plan, anxious Afghans rush airport gates

The U.S. says it has assurances from the Taliban that evacuations of Afghans who want to leave the country can continue after the withdrawal deadline of August 31st. But the Taliban continues to harass and impede passage throughout Kabul. Even…

By Jane Ferguson

World Aug 19

AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT
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Thousands of Afghans can’t access the airport. Those who can recall Taliban threats, abuse

As more American and allied flights leave the capital of Afghanistan Thursday, an ever-growing panic descends on the city. More American troops and marines arrived, but despite U.S. efforts, Taliban fighters are hindering movement toward the Kabul airport, leaving thousands…

By Jane Ferguson

World Aug 18

People wait outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul
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Chaos, cries for help outside Kabul airport as Taliban crack down on protesters

Protests against the Taliban turned deadly as the insurgents-turned-rulers of Afghanistan shot into crowds in two cities. In Kabul, the airlift of American, allied and Afghan civilians continues as more American troops land at the airport and desperate crowds remain…

By Jane Ferguson

Aug 17

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Taliban leaders promise softer rule, but their actions send a different message

As the Taliban cemented their hold on Afghanistan Tuesday and spoke in detail about plans for the country, evacuations resumed. The top American general in the Middle East visited the Kabul airport to observe U.S. operations, now with nearly 4000…

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Dec 26

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Trump’s failure to meet with Iraqi officials during surprise visit prompts criticism

President Trump traveled secretly to Iraq late on Christmas night. But he met with no Iraqi officials during the brief trip, prompting criticism from some Iraqi politicians. Laith Kubba, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, and special correspondent Jane Ferguson…

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Dec 20

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Why Iraq’s biblical paradise is becoming a salty wasteland

By Jane Ferguson

In addition to recovering and rebuilding after a brutal war with ISIS, Iraq is facing a dire water shortage. Levels in the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers have plummeted, in part because neighboring Turkey built a dam upstream that restricts the…

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Sep 25

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Facing opposition, Kurds make a new bid for independence

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Millions of Kurds went to the polls Monday to vote on whether to remain as part of Iraq or break away as an independent nation. The referendum has faced opposition from countries including the U.S., Iraq and Iran, but excitement…

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Dec 27

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Aleppo’s survivors face a grim, uncertain future

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Last week, the Syrian government declared that it had retaken full control of Aleppo from rebel forces. But this success came at a high cost: survivors have lost their homes and family members, and many have been severely wounded. Their…

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