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Was deadly Afghan airport attack preventable? New witness interviews orderedThe new interviews were triggered in part by assertions that the 2021 bombing could have been stopped, which conflict with the Pentagon's conclusion that it was unavoidable.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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Al-Qaeda has grown ‘slightly’ inside Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: U.S. commanderThe head of U.S. Central Command says the departure of U.S. assets from Afghanistan has made it much harder to track al-Qaeda and other extremist groups inside Afghanistan.WorldDec 10, 2021
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U.S., Russia, China discuss path forward for Afghanistan at Pakistan-hosted summitAfghanistan's Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, did not attend the meeting but later met with the special envoys in Islamabad.WorldNov 11, 2021
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At least 50,000 Afghan refugees expected to be admitted into U.S.: DHS secretaryTens of thousands of Afghans have already made it through security vetting and arrived in the U.S. to begin the process of resettlement.WorldSep 4, 2021
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Taliban take control of Kabul airport after U.S. ends evacuations, marking victoryTaliban leaders later symbolically walked across the runway, marking their victory over both the Afghanistan government and the United States.WorldAug 31, 2021
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U.S. military strike kills 2 ISIS-K members believed to be behind deadly Kabul bombingU.S. Central Command said the U.S. conducted a drone strike against two Islamic State members in Nangahar believed to be involved in planning attacks against the U.S. in Kabul.WorldAug 27, 2021
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U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan accelerating but still hindered by chaosBiden said military discussions are underway on potentially extending the airlift beyond Biden's Aug. 31 deadline.WorldAug 23, 2021
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Canada plans to take in Afghan interpreters, families amid U.S. pulloutLast month, Human Rights watch called on countries involved in Afghanistan, including Canada, to "urgently accelerate" visa processing and relocation for Afghan interpreters.CanadaJul 8, 2021
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U.S. military hands key air base back over to Afghanistan for first time in 20 yearsThe withdrawal from Bagram Airfield is the clearest indication that the last of the 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure.WorldJul 2, 2021
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U.S., Taliban agree on temporary truce in Afghanistan: senior officialThe official, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the Taliban had committed to a halt in roadside and suicide bombings as well as rocket attacks.WorldFeb 14, 2020
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