Queen Elizabeth II says goodbye to Prince Philip, continues her reign alone
Sitting by herself at the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday, Queen Elizabeth cut a regal but solitary figure: still the monarch, but now alone.
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American troops have fought and died in Afghanistan for two decades, and now veterans of the conflict are watching and sorting through mixed emotions as the U.S. military mission there comes to a close.
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President Biden has put a date certain on the U.S. military’s withdrawal from its 20-year mission in Afghanistan, but that might be the only thing certain about Afghanistan’s short- and long-term future.
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Crowds line streets to pay respects to Philip
Hundreds of people have lined the streets outside Windsor Castle to pay their respects to Prince Philip. Some held Union flags and clutched flowers, while others were seen wearing custom face masks featuring the royal’s photo.
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Iran offers upbeat assessment of progress in nuclear talks
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