Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport as Biden defends U.S. withdrawal
"I stand squarely behind my decision," Biden said. "After 20 years I've learned the hard way that there was never a good time to...
Violence Erupts at Kabul Airport as Afghans Try to Flee Taliban
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U.S. military, which assumed control of the airport and all air traffic operations on Sunday, suspended all flights until security could be restored
U.S. troops...
Pedro Castillo, Peru’s first ‘poor’ president
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Rural school teacher Pedro Castillo on Monday was declared Peru’s president-elect, making him the country’s first leader with no ties to the elites...
Richard Branson launches into space aboard his rocket ship
Billionaire Richard Branson soared to the edge of space aboard his rocket ship Sunday before returning safely to Earth as the first man to...
Biden announces end to coronavirus, declares success in beating pandemic in July 4 speech
“Today, while the virus hasn’t been vanquished, we know this: It no longer controls our lives, it no longer paralyzes our nation and it’s...
