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Kabul Airport Bomber Carried Unusually Large Explosive Pack of about 25 Pounds
According to officials, the bomber got to within several yards of the Kabul airport gate, where Afghans were crowded in as part of the ongoing chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan
Former Postal Clerk Pleads Guilty In ID Theft Scheme
A former Florida postal clerk pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing mail and passport applications as part of an identify theft scheme.
Tigray Forces In Ethiopia Support 'Negotiated End' To War
The leader of Tigray forces in Ethiopia has expressed the commitment to a negotiated end to the ninemonth war that has killed thousands and left nearly half a million people facing famine, while the United Nations secretarygeneral on Thursday warned there...
Exclusive-U.S. Urges Mexico To Clear Migrant Camps Near Border -sources
The United States has urged Mexico to clear adhoc camps housing thousands of migrants in border cities due to concerns they pose a security risk and attract criminal gangs, officials familiar with the matter said.
Dozens Of Civilians, 12 U.S. Troops Killed In Bloodbath At Kabul Airport
Suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport with at least two explosions on Thursday, causing a bloodbath among civilians and U.S. troops, and bringing a catastrophic halt to the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans desperate to flee.
12 Dead After Attacks On Indigenous Communities In Nicaragua
Settlers have again attacked Indigenous communities in Bosawas nature reserve on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, killing a dozen members of the Miskito and Mayangna people, activists and environmentalist charged Wednesday.
Harris Emphasizing Human And Worker Rights In Vietnam
Vice President Kamala Harris will elevate issues surrounding worker rights and civil liberties Thursday as she closes out her visit to Southeast Asia, elevating activists in a region of the world known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
Taliban Strengthened Access And Control Around Kabul Airport: Pentagon
The US embassy is currently running from the airport and the Taliban are responsible for running an airport that's in a city that they are now the titular heads of government there.
Anti-parasite Drug Used On Arkansas Jail's Inmates For COVID
Inmates at a northwest Arkansas jail have been prescribed ivermectin to combat COVID19, despite warnings from federal health officials that the antiparasitic drug should not be used to treat the coronavirus.
2022 Season Will Be Cardinals C Molina's Last
Yadier Molinas 19th season will be his last.
News18 Evening Digest: China, Taliban Hold Their First Dialogue in Kabul & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories of the day: 'Does He Even Understand Monetisation?' Sitharaman Takes Jibe At Rahul Gandhi, Congress For Criticising Monetisation Plan; Long-lasting Covid Symptoms Rarer in Children Than in Adults , Says New Research; and more
Oxford Univ Alumnus, Ex-Afghanistan Minister Syed Ahmad Shah Sadat Now Delivers Pizza in Germany
Syed Ahmad Shah Sadat started working as a food delivery professional for German company Livrando after his money ran out, according to Sky News.
Harris Shifts Focus To Pandemic Response In Hard-hit Vietnam
Vice President Kamala Harris turns her focus to the coronavirus pandemic and global health during her visit to Vietnam, a country grappling with a worsening surge in the virus and stubbornly low vaccination rates.
Minnesota Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Line 3 Opponents
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal by opponents of Enbridge Energy's Line 3 oil pipeline, letting stand a key decision by independent regulators to allow construction on the project to proceed.
California Couple Pleads Guilty To Holding Guatemala Family
A Northern California couple pleaded guilty Tuesday to forcing a Guatemalan relative and her two daughters to work long hours under poor conditions while keeping the girls out of school with threats that they would be deported.
NRA Cancels Annual Meeting In Texas Due To COVID Concerns
The National Rifle Association announced Tuesday it has canceled its annual meeting, which had been set to be held next month in Houston, due to concerns over COVID19.