October Surprise 2016: Events And Analysis

Day: August 14, 2024

A timeline of events in Afghanistan in the 3 years since the Taliban’s takeover

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.

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A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides.

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@AP: Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers https://t.co/R9N7oFfPHx

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 14, 2024

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Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, Will Step Down in September

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

The unpopular prime minister bowed to pressure within his party, which has been searching for a potential successor. He is expected to leave office next month.

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@thehill: President Biden suggests he would attend a Trump inauguration, citing “good manners”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

President Biden suggests he would attend a Trump inauguration, citing “good manners” https://t.co/q4LRVLEgCG

— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2024

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@thehill: President Biden suggests he would attend a Trump inauguration, citing “good manners”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

President Biden suggests he would attend a Trump inauguration, citing “good manners” https://t.co/q4LRVLEgCG

— The Hill (@thehill) August 14, 2024

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Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 14, 2024

Japan issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu.