Officials said hopes of finding additional survivors were fading as they worked to bring aid to the injured in Paktika Province.
Tag: Afghanistan
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Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan Leaves More Than 1,000 Dead
The quake — the deadliest in the country in two decades — was the latest in a string of tragedies to affect the country since the Taliban seized power from the U.S.-backed government last summer.
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Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills at Least 255 Near Khost, Officials Say
The 5.9 magnitude quake struck about 28 miles southwest of the city of Khost, in the country’s southeast.
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Military Clears Crew of Plane That Took Flight as Afghans Fell to Their Deaths
Crowds of people had surged onto the runway at the airport in Kabul during the final days of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan.
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These Veterans Started Businesses Inspired by Their Deployments
Some veterans have started businesses that draw from their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, and thrived.