Nov 12 Kremlin alleges NATO threats, denies plans to invade Ukraine By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin has rebuffed allegations that a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine reflects Moscow's aggressive intentions. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 4:28 News Wrap: Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery trial In our news wrap Monday, jury selection began in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Human rights activists disrupted the Olympic torch lighting in Greece - for the Beijing Winter Games. Former President Donald Trump filed suit to block release of… Continue watching
Oct 18 Russia suspends its mission to NATO, foreign minister says By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the move is in response to last week's expulsion by NATO of eight members of Russia's mission to the military alliance. Continue reading
Oct 06 NATO expels 8 ‘undeclared’ Russian intelligence officers By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO said that they were secretly working as intelligence officers and halved the size of Moscow's team able to work at its headquarters. Continue reading
Sep 27 NATO-led mission increases patrols on Kosovo-Serbia border By Zenel Zhinipotoku, Llazar Semini, Associated Press The NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo has increased its patrols on the border with Serbia in a bid to deescalate tensions between the two Balkan foes over a dispute about license plates. Continue reading
Aug 29 US says drone kills IS bombers targeting Kabul airport By Associated Press A U.S. drone strike blew up a vehicle carrying “multiple suicide bombers” from Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate on Sunday before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul’s international airport, American officials said. An Afghan official said three children… Continue reading
Aug 26 NATO chief condemns ‘horrific terrorist attack’ near Kabul airport By Associated Press The bombings struck Thursday outside Kabul’s airport, where large crowds of people trying to flee Afghanistan have massed. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: NATO commits to improving operations at Kabul airport By News Desk NATO foreign ministers committed Friday to focus on ensuring the safe evacuation from Afghanistan of their citizens and of Afghans deemed at risk after the Taliban takeover. Continue reading
Aug 17 NATO chief says Afghan leaders are responsible for military collapse By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is blaming a failure of Afghan leadership for the swift collapse of the country's armed forces but says the alliance must also uncover flaws in its military training effort. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 5:34 After 20 years, Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan By PBS NewsHour The Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan, 20 years after being ousted by U.S.-led military operations. What will Taliban 2.0 look like for Afghans? For more on what kind of government will take over from the Ashraf… Continue watching