Defense Officials Testify At Senate Hearing On Afghanistan
Top Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday for the first time since the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Women Are Barred From Attending Kabul University For Now, Says The School Chancellor
Taliban-appointed Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat said in a tweet that female students will need to stay at home until a "real Islamic environment" is created. He did not provide a timeline or other details.
Syrians Have Stared Down Threats To Testify Against Assad's Regime In A Landmark Trial
Witnesses have detailed Syrian prison abuse in a crimes against humanity trial in Germany for over a year. Some withdrew over threats, while many have persevered to bring to justice an ex-official.
Japan To Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.
North Korea Has Fired A Short-Range Missile Into The Sea In Its Latest Weapons Test
The move has raised questions about the sincerity of Pyongyang's recent offer for talks with South Korea.
Smaller, Younger Parties Will Likely Determine Who Runs Germany's Next Government
It will likely take three parties to form a government. Two smaller parties — an environmentalist, progressive party and a libertarian party — appear to be banding together to call the shots.
A Conundrum Years In The Making, China Is Struggling To Find Workers For Factories
For decades, China exported better and cheaper stuff. But now China is experiencing a factory worker crunch that could lead to higher prices on exports. It's been a long time coming.
Gas Stations In Britain Are Running Dry Due To The Post-Brexit Truck Driver Shortage
Gas stations across Great Britain are running dry due to a post-Brexit shortage of truck drivers. The government announced a plan to issue 5,000 temporary visas for truckers.
U.S. Takes The Ryder Cup In A Historically Dominant Win
A team made up of the best male golfers in the U.S. is celebrating a dominating win Sunday in the Ryder Cup. The Americans tallied a record-setting number of points against the European team.
Hacked Facebook Account Of Ousted Afghan President Calls For Cooperation With Taliban
A Facebook page reportedly called on the international community to "extend a hand of friendship" to the Taliban. But Ashraf Ghani's verified Twitter page said the Facebook account had been hacked.