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June 29, 2021

After almost 20 years, US to leave Afghanistan's Bagram

For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a sprawling mini-city behind fences and blast walls just an hour’s drive north of Kabul. Initially, it was a symbol of the U.S. drive to avenge the 9/11 attacks, then of its struggle for a way through the ensuing war with the Taliban.

June 27, 2021

Biden approval above water but gets thumbs down on immigration, China, Russia

President Biden’s approval ratings remain healthy five months into his presidency. But on some important issues, including immigration and relations with China and Russia, the latest Fox News poll indicates that the president’s approval rating is underwater with voters across the nation.

June 27, 2021

Classified UK defense papers found at bus stop

Sensitive defense documents containing details about the British military have been found at a bus stop in England

June 26, 2021

Sen. Barrasso says Biden 'held hostage' by 'far-left-wing' Dems on Putin, energy policies

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., believes President Biden's energy policies demonstrate that he is "being held hostage by the far-left wing of his party."

June 24, 2021

WHO flags concerns at Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine production plant

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern about how one of the plants involved in Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine production fills the vials, and whether mitigation measures to reduce risk of cross-contamination are adequately implemented.

June 24, 2021

Russia says it is prepared to hit intruding warships next time

Russia is prepared to target intruding warships if they fail to heed warnings, a senior Russian diplomat said Thursday in a tough statement in the wake of a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.

June 24, 2021

Russia issues violent warning to protect sea borders against intrusion

Russia will be ready to fire to hit to protect its borders, a senior diplomat warned Thursday in the wake of a Black Sea incident in which a British destroyer sailed near Crimea in an area that Russia claims as its territorial waters.

June 23, 2021

Russian Defense Ministry summons British Defense Attache over Black Sea 'warning shots' dispute

The Russian Defense Ministry summoned the Defense Attache at the British Embassy after British officials dismissed claims that Russia fired shots at a Royal Navy destroyer. 

June 23, 2021

Catherine Serou: Family of American murdered by Russian man raising money to retrieve body, veteran's funeral

The family of murdered New Orleans native and former U.S. Marine veteran Catherine Serou is attempting to retrieve her body from Russia after her alleged killer was identified and arraigned on Sunday. 

June 23, 2021

Russian ship fires warning shots at UK warship in Black Sea

A Russian warship fired warning shots Wednesday to force a British destroyer from Russia’s waters near Crimea in the Black Sea.