A teenage girl has become a hero in Afghanistan for fighting a Taliban attack, killing two militants with the AK-47 that her father taught her to use before the insurgent group killed him. Now Qamar Gul, about 15 years old, has been invited to the presidential palace and President Ahsraf …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday approved its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, a $ 740 billion policy for the Pentagon that President Donald Trump threatened to veto over a provision that eliminates the Confederate names of military bases. United States President Donald …
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United States President Donald Trump talks about the legislation for additional aid to the coronavirus in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, USA, July 20, 2020. REUTERS / Leah Millis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to veto this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Presumed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned that Russia is once again trying to interfere in the upcoming presidential election. Biden issued the warning at a fundraiser on Friday night, …
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FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden talks about his plans to tackle climate change during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, July 14, 2020. REUTERS / Leah Millis DETROIT (Reuters) – Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Friday that he is now receiving …
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