A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey amid catastrophic flooding that has killed at least nine people, including a two-year-old boy. Record rainfall has also been recorded in Central Park and downpours are expected to continue for several hours. At least nine people have
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Was faulty intelligence to blame for the Afghan fiasco?
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was the considered assessment of spies that Afghanistan would start deteriorating steadily after the allied withdrawal, but Kabul would not fall until next year. Was faulty intelligence to blame for the Afghan fiasco? And more than that, American intelligence? That seemed to be the
U.S. could work with Taliban against terrorists, Pentagon says
The top U.S. military official said it is “possible” the United States will coordinate with the Taliban in the fight against the Islamic State, although he declined to make predictions about potential collaboration with Afghanistan’s new rulers, who could announce a new government as early as Thursday. “We don’t know
Indiana coronavirus updates: Gov. Holcomb’s new COVID-19 executive order allows schools to end close contact quarantines
Author: WTHR.com staff, TEGNA, The Associated Press Published: 4:09 AM EDT September 2, 2021 Updated: 4:09 AM EDT September 2, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — Here are Thursday’s latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in Indiana. Registrations for the vaccine are now open for Hoosiers 12 and older through the Indiana State
Zambian President Hichilema inherits ’empty treasury’
Zambia’s new president has told the BBC that he has inherited an “empty” treasury, while “horrifying” amounts of money had been stolen. “People are still trying to make last-minute movements of funds, which are unauthorised, which are not theirs,” President Hakainde Hichilema said. He defeated his rival Edgar Lungu in
TALIBAN SHOW OFF CAPTURED WEAPONS AT KANDAHAR VICTORY PARADE
The Taliban on Wednesday showed off dozens of American-made armored vehicles along with newly seized weapons at victory celebrations in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. In videos posted on social media, the Taliban paraded hardware left behind by both Afghan and US forces after the withdrawal of the last American troops left
Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory
US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan – a move which led to Taliban militants returning to power. Staying longer was not an option, Mr Biden said in an address to the nation, a day after the end of a 20-year US presence
Europe sees inflation jump on temporary factors
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Annual inflation equaled 10-year high in Europe in August, boosted by more expensive fuel and supply chain disruptions. Economists say the jump is temporary, but it could raise questions about how persistent higher inflation might turn out to be. The 19 countries that use the euro
Over and out: US completes withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US government will now conduct diplomacy with the Taliban administration and consular operations out of Doha, Qatar By Yashwant Raj I Edited by Nadim Siraj The United States on Monday announced the end of its military mission in Afghanistan, bringing to an end a 20-year presence that had started
Hostile school board meetings spur members to quit
A Nevada school board member said he had thoughts of suicide before stepping down amid threats andharassment. In Virginia, a board member resigned over what she saw as politics driving decisions on masks. The vitriol at board meetings in Wisconsin had one member fearing he would find his tires slashed.