US forces in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden says Afghans must decide own future; US troops to leave on August 31

President Joe Biden set a target date of Aug 31 for the final withdrawal of US forces, minus about 650 troops to provide security for the US embassy in Kabul, and said thousands of Afghan interpreters will be moved to safety.

Jul 09, 2021, 06:39 AM IST

Ex-Guantanamo inmates seek evidence from former US official

Two French former inmates at Guantanamo Bay have called for a former high-ranking US defence department official to give evidence on their accusations of torture at the notorious US prison camp, the mens` lawyer said Wednesday.

Oct 13, 2016, 02:32 AM IST