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US to modify Australia, Guam military bases to counter threats from China
The US plans to modernize the military bases it operates in Australia and on the western Pacific island of Guam to counter the threats emanating from China.
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Iraq refutes reports of US military exit extension, says Dec 31 is deadline
Iraq has denied reports that the US had extended the period of its military presence in Iraq beyond December 31.
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Might of the generals: the US military has way too much money and power
The military stood up to Donald Trump. Who will now stand up to the military?
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'Fortress USA': How 9/11 attacks produced a military industrial juggernaut
The American state has always relied on force combined with the de-personalisation of its victims, writes Clare Corbould.
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Explained: What happens now that US troops have left Afghanistan?
The end of the US military involvement in the troubled country raises a new set of questions for US President Joe Biden and his administration
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Taliban hail victory with gunfire after last US troops leave Afghanistan
Jubilant Taliban seeks 'diplomatic' ties with Americans; Kabul airport in limbo
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Victorious Taliban focus on governing after US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Taliban revelled in their victory after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, reiterating their pledge Tuesday to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war
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As Taliban take charge, USA's military presence in Afghanistan ends
America's 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan has ended, President Joe Biden announces.
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Afghan crisis: Rockets target US troops as core diplomats fly out of Kabul
The last US troops are due to pull out of Kabul by Tuesday, after they and their allies mounted the biggest air evacuation in history, bringing out 114,000 of their own citizens and Afghans
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US in final phase of evacuations from Kabul; Taliban seize 3 airport gates
"The whole airport is slowly coming under the control of the Taliban," Enhamullah Samangani, a member of the group's Cultural Commission, said by telephone
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Afghan crisis: US drone strikes vehicle with 'bombers' on way to airport
US President warns second Kabul airport terror attack likely in hours
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Joe Biden: Sheep in sheep's clothing
Long ago, George Bush said he would smoke the terrorists out of their holes. In Kabul, the only thing that's been smoked out is Biden's true form
Taliban may have access to biometric data of civilians who helped US
This development is the latest in many incidents that exemplify why govts and organizations cannot yet securely collect and use biometric data in conflict zones and in their crisis responses
Afghan crisis: Western forces must leave by Aug 31 deadline, says Taliban
'There will be consequences in case of delay in withdrawing troops'
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US troops surge evacuations out of Kabul but threats persist
The U.S. military reported its biggest day of airlifts out of Afghanistan by far on Monday, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul's airport persisted
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Afghan crisis: Seven dead at Kabul airport, Taliban blames US for chaos
The deaths come as a new, perceived threat from the Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan has seen US military planes do rapid, diving combat landings at the airport surrounded by Taliban fight
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US tells Taliban not to hinder military's evacuation from Kabul
The head of Central Command has met face-to-face with senior Taliban leaders to urge their fighters not to interfere with the US military's evacuation operations at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan
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Taliban captures sixth Afghan provincial capital as govt forces reel
It is the sixth provincial capital to have fallen in a matter of days as Taliban forces, emboldened by the departure of U.S. troops from the country, have sped up their campaign across Afghanistan
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Pentagon to require Covid-19 vaccine for all troops by September 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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Don't want military takeover of Afghanistan, return of Islamic Emirate: US
The international community will not accept a military takeover of Afghanistan or a return of the Taliban's Islamic Emirate, the US said on Friday
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