Today's Headlines: Biden, Setting Afghanistan Withdrawal, Says ‘It Is Time to End the Forever War’

Afghans Wonder 'What About Us?' as U.S. Troops Prepare to Withdraw
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Thursday, April 15, 2021

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Biden, Setting Afghanistan Withdrawal, Says 'It Is Time to End the Forever War'

Biden, Setting Afghanistan Withdrawal, Says 'It Is Time to End the Forever War'

By David E. Sanger and Michael D. Shear

The president said the main objective of ensuring that Afghanistan would not be a launching pad for terrorism had been achieved and that it was time for American troops to come home.

Afghans Wonder 'What About Us?' as U.S. Troops Prepare to Withdraw

Afghans Wonder 'What About Us?' as U.S. Troops Prepare to Withdraw

By Thomas Gibbons-Neff

Many Afghans fear that without the umbrella of American protection, the country will be unable to preserve its modest gains toward democracy and women's rights.

He Has Trained to Be Mayor for Decades. Will Voters Be Persuaded?

He Has Trained to Be Mayor for Decades. Will Voters Be Persuaded?

By Katie Glueck

Scott Stringer's deep experience in New York City politics has yet to translate into momentum in the mayor's race. Could an endorsement from the Working Families Party help?

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NATO to Begin Afghanistan Withdrawal May 1

Video Video: NATO to Begin Afghanistan Withdrawal May 1

By The Associated Press

NATO foreign and defense ministers agreed on Wednesday to begin withdrawing forces from Afghanistan on May 1 following the announcement from President Biden that U.S. forces will leave by Sept. 11.

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'We Were Thrown A Curveball': De Blasio Addresses Vaccination Plan

Video Video: 'We Were Thrown A Curveball': De Blasio Addresses Vaccination Plan

By Reuters

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city health commissioner, Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, addressed New York City's coronavirus vaccination effort and the impact of the pause of Johnson and Johnson vaccines on appointments. The city said that most people will be able to continue with their scheduled appointments, but will receive a different vaccine.

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