- 8:42 a.m.A Royal Marine rescued animals from Afghanistan. His staff was left behind.
- 8:25 a.m.Ahead of withdrawal deadline, U.S. evacuates 1,200 from Kabul airport, White House says
- 7:53 a.m.Europe must share responsibility for Afghanistan crisis, top E.U. diplomat says
- 7:13 a.m.Deaths of 2 Marines in Kabul underscore evolving roles of women in the military
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