Mccaul Says Afghanistan

Afghanistan: a country on the edge

Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?

World - Financial Times - October 17

Soldiers who lost both legs in Afghanistan reunite

David Jack Plant and Antony “Coops” Cooper lost both their legs within minutes of each other in Afghanistan.

Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon

Saad Mohseni’s impassioned memoir recounts his battle to establish an independent voice in post-2001 Kabul

World - Financial Times - October 23

Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?

Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Pakistani security forces kill 9 militants in a raid in the restive northwest near Afghanistan

Pakistan's military says security forces have killed nine insurgents in a shootout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the volatile northwestern region that borders Afghanistan

World - ABC News - October 24

CNN facing defamation trial over report on company that charged fees to Afghanistan evacuees

A judge has said a former government operative has shown evidence of malice in a 2021 report on organizations that took payments to help Afghans evacuate during U.S. military's exit.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

Daughter of Wiltshire novichok victim says she ‘never got to say goodbye’

Girl’s grandmother, Caroline Sturgess, reads statement to inquiry into death of Dawn Sturgess in 2018. The daughter of a woman killed in the Wiltshire novichok poisonings has told an inquiry into ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Trump defends Detroit criticism at Michigan rally, saying he was saying ‘the facts’

Former President Trump defended his earlier criticism of Detroit at another event in Michigan on Friday, saying he was not “disparaging” the city but only stating the facts. Following a three-hour ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Trump says he is 'opposite of a Nazi'

Former President Trump at a Monday rally rejected the label used by Vice President Harris and some of his former aides that he is a fascist, describing himself as "the opposite of a Nazi." “You ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

McCarthy says there are no undecided voters: 'That's a myth'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said undecided voters are a “myth” during an Election Day appearance on Fox News. “I learned that pollings are never right. When election comes, you learn ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.

Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.

EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy

Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations

World - Financial Times - October 14

What polls are saying three weeks from the election

Ultimately, with three weeks left before the election, the polls reflect one fundamental point: This race will be extremely close.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Trump says national abortion ban 'off the table'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump hedges on abortion ban Former President Trump said a national abortion ban is “off the table” but left ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Al Pacino says 'it's fun' to be a new dad at 84

The Hollywood star discusses fatherhood, The Godfather and playing chess.

Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer

Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Rodgers' Jets 'going all in,' trade for WR Adams

The Jets acquired star wide receiver Davante Adams in a blockbuster trade Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

CNBC host says Trump canceled interview

Former President Trump was set to appear on CNBC this week but ultimately canceled on the network, a leading anchor on the network said Tuesday. "Well, Trump canceled," CNBC's Joe Kernen said on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Bills land star WR Cooper in trade with Browns

The Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

John Dickerson says goodbye to "The Daily Report"

"The Daily Report" anchor John Dickerson bid farewell to the show Tuesday evening. He said its goal was to deliver news that treated viewers' attention like the precious thing that it is. CBS News' ...

Assisted dying bill is dangerous, says Archbishop of Canterbury

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

Trump's use of "Hallelujah" is "blasphemy," Rufus Wainwright says

Trump played Rufus Wainwright's cover of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at a Monday town hall, as well as other songs.

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.

Pelosi: Saying Trump's name is 'like swearing'

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she tries to avoid saying former President Trump's name out loud. In a recent podcast interview, the California representative said naming Trump is "like ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...

Vance says there won't be 'civil unrest' if Trump wins

Harris says her presidency "will not be a continuation" of Biden's

Vice President Kamala Harris' nearly 30-minute interview with Fox News was tense from the start.

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

Top stories - BBC News - October 17

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election

Williams 'not out of woods', says team boss Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles speaks to BBC Sport about their upturn in form, Franco Colapinto and why McLaren are an "inspiration".

Top stories - BBC News - October 17

Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

Top stories - BBC News - October 17

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed, Israel says

Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas and the architect of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on the country, was killed on Thursday during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

Top stories - BBC News - October 17

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