An Update On Trump's Afghanistan Strategy
It's been a little more than a month since President Trump announced a new strategy that involves sending more U.S. troops as advisers to the Afghan military.
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Painting Their Old Life Helps Them Build A New Life In Italy
Amid an influx of African migrants to Italy, a project called 'Make Art Not Walls' is helping them assimilate — and get in touch with their inner artist.
State Department Orders More Than Half Its Staff Out Of Cuba After 'Specific Attacks'
The move follows reports in August that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been subjected to mysterious "sonic" attacks that led to hearing loss, headaches and other health problems.
Spanish Government Working To Stop Independence Vote In Catalonia
The Spanish government has stepped up efforts to prevent the Catalan independence referendum, with police seizing millions of ballots, and trying to seal-off schools where Sunday's voting is planned.
Troops To Deploy To Afghanistan As 16th Anniversary Of Military Operations Approaches
Thousands of soldiers are preparing for yet another Afghanistan deployment. They are the tiny segment of American society in military service. On the eve of their departure, they share their thoughts.
State Department Announces Staff Reduction At Embassy In Cuba After Health Attacks
The State Department is pulling more than half its staff from the U.S. embassy in Havana, following mysterious ailments that might be caused intentionally. It also warned Americans not to go to Cuba.
3 Weeks After Irma Wrecked Barbuda, Island Lifts Mandatory Evacuation Order
Barbuda was the first place Hurricane Irma made landfall as the Category 5 storm devastated a string of islands along the Caribbean earlier this month.
What The Pileup Of U.S. Disasters Means For The World
Fundraising shortfalls. Staff operating at full tilt. How this epic season of hurricanes in the U.S. is complicating the response to global crises.
U.S. State Department Pulling Staff From Cuba
The State Department will pull out all nonessential staff, citing mysterious attacks on diplomats that have caused symptoms including dizziness and hearing problems. The U.S. Embassy will remain open.
For Catalonia's Separatists, Language Is The Key To Identity
Many separatists say their Catalan language is what makes them feel most different from the rest of Spain. The language was prohibited during years of dictatorship, but now it's ubiquitous in schools.