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Russian police arrest anti-war protestors in Moscow
As Russian troops invade Ukraine, many Russian citizens are protesting against the attack and are being arrested as a result. CNN's Nic Robertson reports from […]
Continue readingBiden convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
During remarks at the White House, President Biden emphasized that the United States was prepared to stand up to Russian aggression if they took military […]
Continue readingUkraine says Russian troop buildup is insufficient for full-scale invasion
The latest Ukrainian intelligence report says that the Ukrainian government believes the current Russian troop level is not enough to effectively invade. “The Russian military […]
Continue readingUS, NATO, Ukraine say no proof yet of Russia de-escalation
The Russian defense ministry said troops from its Southern and Western military districts — parts of which are next door to Ukraine — had begun […]
Continue readingSee what life under Taliban rule looks like outside of Kabul
A lot has changed since the Taliban were last in charge, like cell phones and social media. But much has not, especially Afghanistan's enduring problem: […]
Continue readingFirst images emerge from scene of explosion near Kabul airport
Images show the aftermath of an explosion outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, as the US evacuate citizens and Afghans following the Taliban […]
Continue readingPakistani Taliban leader reacts to Afghan gains after US withdrawal
In a CNN exclusive, Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Pakistan's Tehrik-i-Taliban, discusses the group's relationship with Afghanistan's Taliban in his first television interview. CNN's […]
Continue readingTaliban show off heavy weapons captured from Afghan army
One by one, the Taliban has been taking over areas in a number of provinces in northern Afghanistan in recent weeks, local officials told CNN. […]
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