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Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Co-Founder Killed in Afghanistan
A 39-year-old U.S. Army father of three who was a Boston native was killed in Afghanistan this week. Sergeant…
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News and analysis on Afghanistan, including U.S. foreign policy, national security, military affairs, terrorism, human rights, and the country’s evolving political landscape.
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Ariana serves up Afghan cuisine in Brighton
BOSTON – Bright yellow walls frame white linen tablecloths and dark blue glassware at Ariana Restaurant in Brighton. Neatly placed pictures of scenes…
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Militants attack American University in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Militants attacked the American University of Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press photographer who was in class…
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US tells allies it may rethink Afghan troop drawdown
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has told NATO allies America will take a new look at its plans to…
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Baker decries Orlando shooting, says no tie to Marathon bombers
BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker highlighted steps being taken by law enforcement to increase security around Massachusetts on Monday and downplayed any…
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Orlando gunman’s dad known for rambling political videos
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The father of the Orlando nightclub gunman came to the U.S. from Afghanistan more than 30 years ago…
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Obama widens US Afghan role during final months in office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far from ending the two wars he inherited from the Bush administration, Barack Obama is wrestling with an expanded set…
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Taliban driver’s family accuses US of murder in drone strike
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — The family of a driver who was killed alongside Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour in a U.S. drone…
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Afghan leaders see Taliban chief’s death as hopeful sign
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The killing of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour in a U.S. drone strike was greeted Sunday…
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Sikh Army captain wins right to wear turban, beard
WASHINGTON – A practicing Sikh who is a captain in the U.S. Army and fought for the right to wear the beard,…
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Sgt. Bergdahl explains why he left Afghanistan post
WASHNGTON – Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl said he left a post in Afghanistan in 2009 to draw attention to what he saw as…
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Osama bin Laden dedicated much of his fortune to jihad
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his handwritten will, al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden claimed he had about $29 million in personal wealth — the…
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Guests for Obama speech reflect diverse views
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has invited 23 guests to sit with the First Lady during his final State of the Union address…
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Germany will ease deportation rules after Cologne attacks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany will make it easier to deport criminal foreigners following public outrage over the New Year's Eve assaults…
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British troops deploy to Afghan province amid Taliban battle
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Fierce battles were underway Tuesday between Afghan forces and the Taliban in southern Helmand province where the insurgents have…
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Charity hockey game aims to benefit military families
SUDBURY – A month into his first tour of duty in Afghanistan, 1st Lt. Scott F. Milley died from enemy fire while on…
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Army lets Sikh captain wear beard, turban on duty
WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Capt. Simratpal Singh reported to his new post sporting a very different look Monday afternoon. During leave, he&…
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Bergdahl will face court-martial charged with desertion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five…
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Army captain to receive Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is awarding the nation's highest military honor to a former Army captain who tackled a…
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Russians support airstrikes in Syria, despite Afghan legacy
KUBINKA, Russia (AP) — A vast workshop that upgrades warplanes of the kind Russia is using in Syria is this town's…
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US analysts suspected Taliban at hospital; doctors deny it
WASHINGTON (AP) — American special operations analysts were scrutinizing an Afghan hospital days before it was destroyed by a U.S. military attack…
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Officials: Obama to keep troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office in 2017, according to…
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Obama apologizes to aid group for US attack on Afghan clinic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama apologized to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday for the American air attack that killed at least 22…
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Turning a blind eye to Afghan military’s child rape
American soldiers are being punished for blowing the whistle on the systematic rape and enslavement of young boys at the hands of…
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Two German papers welcome migrants in Arabic
Two German newspapers have published a special supplement in Arabic, welcoming refugees and giving them advice on where to go for services.…
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Afghan president calls on Pakistan to rein in Taliban following bombing
Written by Rahim Faiez and Lynne O'Donnell KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president called on Pakistan on Monday to crack…
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Afghanistan examining claim Taliban leader died
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official said Wednesday his government is examining claims that reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar is dead.…
