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Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable
A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.
This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation
Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.
Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul
Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.
State Dept: We failed to plan or respond fast enough to Afghan chaos
The review repeatedly blames former President Donald Trump for not doing enough planning or processing of visas after beginning the withdrawal.
How Marines brought order to the skies during the Kabul airlift
Working under a tailgate-style tent to shield them from the baking sun, the Marines handled about 110 flights per day with no aircraft mishaps.
UN envoy says Sudan’s warring sides agree to negotiate
The UN in Sudan says the country’s warring generals have agreed to take part in negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia.
US conducts first evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war
The U.S. has carried out its first evacuation of American citizens and permanent residents from Sudan since war broke out in the capital two weeks ago.
By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Matthew Lee & Ellen Knickmeyer, AP
Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces traded accusations of violating the cease-fire on Friday.
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 bombing outside the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR
US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan
The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer