Kamala Harris says US focus must stay on Afghanistan evacuations
VP Kamala Harris said the U.S. should focus on Afghanistan evacuations and not get distracted by questions over what went wrong in the withdrawal.
VP Kamala Harris said the U.S. should focus on Afghanistan evacuations and not get distracted by questions over what went wrong in the withdrawal.
Biden says Afghanistan evacuations ‘have a long way to go,’ extends safe-zone around Kabul airport
President Joe Biden restated his promise to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden restated his promise to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
7 die at Kabul airport; opposition fighters seize areas from Taliban
The British military says seven Afghan civilians have been killed in a panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul’s international airport.
The British military says seven Afghan civilians have been killed in a panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul’s international airport.
Afghan mother gives birth aboard US evacuation aircraft
An Afghan mother gave birth to a baby girl aboard a military aircraft after it landed at a United States military base in Germany on August 21, according to air force officials.
An Afghan mother gave birth to a baby girl aboard a military aircraft after it landed at a United States military base in Germany on August 21, according to air force officials.
Pentagon to compel commercial airlines to evacuate Afghans
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
Islamic State threats against Americans force evacuation changes at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
US troops pull infant over barbed wire-topped wall at Kabul airport
Onlookers at the Kabul airport videoed the moment an American soldier reached over a barbed wire-topped wall to pull up an infant being held above a crowd of refugees.
Onlookers at the Kabul airport videoed the moment an American soldier reached over a barbed wire-topped wall to pull up an infant being held above a crowd of refugees.
Biden vows to get all Americans home amid chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”
Kamala Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure U.S. allies following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure U.S. allies following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to group’s rule
Afghan protesters defied the Taliban again on Thursday in scattered demonstrations, prompting violent responses from the military group.
Afghan protesters defied the Taliban again on Thursday in scattered demonstrations, prompting violent responses from the military group.
Two-thirds of Americans say Afghanistan war wasn't worth fighting, poll finds
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they did not think America’s longest war was worth fighting, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Young child hoisted over wall amid chaos at Kabul airport
Explosions were heard as large numbers of Afghans crowded outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17, as the US military worked to secure the complex.
Explosions were heard as large numbers of Afghans crowded outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 17, as the US military worked to secure the complex.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 2,189, thousands injured seek medical aid
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Pressure for a coordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake is mounting as more injured trickle into hospitals already overwhelmed with thousands of patients.
Afghan refugees: Fort McCoy authorized, Wisconsin prepares
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
States volunteer to take in Afghan refugees
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Democrat and Republican governors have expressed support for taking in refugees from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. war effort over the last two decades.
Taliban violently disperses protest as Afghan president resurfaces in UAE
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
The United Arab Emirates acknowledged Wednesday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family were in that country.
How to help Afghan refugees: Ways to support those impacted by Taliban takeover
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
Afghan refugee in San Francisco feels terror over Taliban invasion
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Humaira Ghilzai of San Francisco spent the morning "on the phone with Kabul," specifically with the director of a girl's school in Afghanistan to see how dire the situation is there because of the Taliban takeover.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Human remains discovered in wheel well of C-17 that departed Kabul with Afghans clinging to it
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.
The flight, which went viral on social media, is being investigated.