US begins troop pullout amid Afghan leadership crisis
The United States started a conditions based reduction to 8600 troops in Afghanistan over 135 days as Washington nudges peace talks with the Taliban. Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah began separate inaugurations risking unity, while Pompeo warned against a parallel government and urged adherence to the U S Taliban deal including prisoner releases and security pledges.
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Thousands on virus-hit Grand Princess wait to leave
Thousands aboard the Grand Princess, quarantined after a coronavirus outbreak, began leaving Oakland for testing and two weeks at military bases. The ship held about 3,500 passengers and crew with at least 21 confirmed cases. foreign nationals will be flown home while U.S. residents head to bases in California, Texas, and Georgia for testing and quarantine.
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Putin backs amendment to allow re election and stay in power
Putin endorses a constitutional change proposed by Valentina Tereshkova that would lift or restart the presidential term limits after a revised constitution takes effect. The move, backed by the Kremlin, aims to keep Putin in power beyond 2024, amid protests from critics.
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