Sudarsan Raghavan

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Kabul Bureau Chief and former Africa Bureau Chief for the Washington Post

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Debris from Egypt Air flight 804 has been found in the Mediterranean Sea today.

EgyptAir Flight 804 Debris Found in Mediterranean

Debris from Egypt Air flight 804 has been found in the Mediterranean Sea today.

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With NATO troops pulling out of Afghanistan, attacks by the Taliban are increasing, and American soldiers will stay until the end of next year.

America's Longest War Is Going to Continue

With NATO troops pulling out of Afghanistan, attacks by the Taliban are increasing, and American soldiers will stay until the end of next year.

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Nelson Mandela, who died last week at age 95, was memorialized by a massive crowd today in Soweto, South Africa.

Mandela's Life Honored in Soweto Stadium

Nelson Mandela, who died last week at age 95, was memorialized by a massive crowd today in Soweto, South Africa.

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The first day of hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett kicked off today.

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