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Green Berets Brace for Islamic State Offensive in Afghanistan

U.S. forces are preparing for a battle with Islamic State over a valley that was once the Afghan hub of the group’s campaign to create a world-wide caliphate......»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 15th, 2018

Afghanistan Sets Cease-Fire in Bid to Pressure Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani’s announcement is part of his effort to pressure Taliban insurgents to negotiate an end to the country’s 17-year war even as it widens......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJun 7th, 2018

U.S. Envoy, Taliban Officials Meet to Discuss Afghan Peace Talks

The top U.S. envoy for South Asia met with Taliban officials this week to discuss ways to lay the groundwork for peace talks, in a fresh bid to end the 17-year war in Afghanistan, people familiar with the matter said......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJul 25th, 2018

Russia Hosts Afghanistan Peace Talks in Bid to End 17-year War

Russia convened Taliban officials, Afghan envoys and representatives from seven nations for talks aimed at catalyzing an end to the war and burnishing Moscow’s credentials as a regional power broker......»»

Category: topSource: wsjNov 10th, 2018

U.S. Considers Asking Afghanistan to Suspend Presidential Election

The Trump administration is discussing whether to press Afghanistan to suspend coming presidential elections, as the U.S. seeks to engage the Taliban in talks to end the 17-year war......»»

Category: topSource: wsjNov 13th, 2018

Training Jihad (Again): Pentagon Peace Deal Proposes "Job Opportunities" For Taliban

How much worse can America's eighteen year long "forever war" in Afghanistan get? This is not The Onion, but Pakistan's major English language daily, The Dawn citing Pentagon reports: "Eager to persuade Taliban.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeDec 29th, 2018

Taliban Assures U.S. It Opposes Use of Afghanistan by Terrorists

In a landmark concession, the Taliban has assured the U.S. that the group opposes any attempts by militant groups to use Afghanistan to stage terrorist attacks abroad, as talks to end the 17-year Afghan war entered a fourth day......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJan 25th, 2019

Comcast"s NBCUniversal reportedly preparing $2.5B bid for NBA broadcast rights

Comcast's NBCUniversal is preparing an offer of $2.5 billion per year for broadcast rights to a package of NBA games, according to a report......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2024

Afghanistan"s Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

Afghanistan"s Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 13th, 2024

A bloodthirsty ISIS branch is "on the upswing" after the US left Afghanistan in a lurch, a former top commander says

Gen. Joseph Votel, who oversaw military operations in the Middle East, told Business Insider that ISIS-K has found space to thrive under Taliban rule. An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provides security from a.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 12th, 2024

Children ages 12 to 15 could start getting Pfizer"s COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Thursday, FDA official says

The FDA expanded its authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 shot on Monday to include 12- to 15-year-olds. A pharmacist preparing the Pf.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 11th, 2021

Biden is raising the 2021 refugee cap to 62,500, but says "the sad truth" is he will likely not achieve it

President Biden is preparing to raise this year's refugee cap from the historic low set by his predecessor. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 02: U.S. President Joe Biden makes brief remarks before signing.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 3rd, 2021

The European Investment Bank is reportedly preparing an inaugural "digital bond" sale, offering $121 million of debt issued on the Ethereum blockchain network

The European Investment Bank plans to price $121 million of two-year notes in an inaugural digital bonds sale on the Ethereum blockchain, reports say. SOPA Images/Getty Images The European Investment Bank is selling digital bonds o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 27th, 2021

Biden says he "can"t picture" US troops still being in Afghanistan next year

"We will leave. The question is when we leave," said Biden, who signaled that the longest war in US history will end within the year. US Vice Presiden.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 25th, 2021

RENDERINGS: Charlotte developers to break ground on Sedgefield office building this year

Two Charlotte developers are preparing to break ground on the next phase of the large Sedgefield Shopping Center redevelopment in South End......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 24th, 2021

Despite charm offensive, American U. still faces detractors of campus expansion plan

A wall, two dorms and an athletic center would all come first in American University's 10-year campus master plan......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2021

Taliban Warns Of "Reaction" If US Stays In Afghanistan Beyond May 1st

Taliban Warns Of "Reaction" If US Stays In Afghanistan Beyond May 1st Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, The Taliban warned the US on Friday that there would be a "reaction" if President Biden failed to withdra.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 20th, 2021

Rare, close-up video shows a B-2 stealth bomber preparing for takeoff

A visit by the B-2 to the UK last year provided a great opportunity for spotters to get cool in-action photos and videos of the tailless aircraft. A US B-2.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 12th, 2021

Port of Baltimore sees big jump in automobile volume to start 2021

The rebounding numbers come as the port is preparing for even more growth this year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 25th, 2021

Atrium Health, Novant prep for mass Covid-19 vaccinations despite uncertain supply

Health-care providers in the Charlotte area are preparing now for large-scale Covid-19 vaccinations, even as dose allocations prove unreliable. It's been about a year since the United States' first confirmed Covid-19 case was reported. Sinc.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 28th, 2021