Bowe Bergdahl's Sentence: No Prison Time
Bergdahl, who walked off his military post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was held by the Taliban for five years, was dishonorably discharged and will lose his rank and forfeit pay.
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Closing Arguments Wrap Up In Bowe Bergdahl's Sentencing
"Justice is not rescuing Sgt. Bergdahl from his Taliban captors, in the cage where he was for years, only to place him in a cell," said his defense. But prosecutors say he must be held responsible.
A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan
The U.S. military is sending more soldiers and marines to Afghanistan to work with Afghan forces at small combat outposts. But the State Department is largely staying behind the gates and blast walls of its Embassy in Kabul and not heading out into the field. Officials say it's because of security concerns, but critics say it prevents the U.S. from keeping an eye on how the billions of dollars in aid is being spent and improving governance across the country.
U.S. Military Withholds Key Measures Of Afghan War
Basic information has been restricted in a new report from a watchdog agency, such as the number of Afghan troops that have died, the exact size of the force, and the readiness of their equipment.
Bowe Bergdahl Takes The Stand, Offers Apology To Wounded Service Members
"It was never my intention for anyone to be hurt, and I never expected that to happen," the army sergeant said during an unsworn statement at a military hearing in Fort Bragg, N.C.
Iraqi And Kurdish Forces Agree To Pause Fighting
This has the potential to open the door for talks, after Iraqi forces moved to wrest territory from the Kurds, including the oil-rich city of Kirkuk. Iraq opposed a Kurdish independence referendum.
Bowe Bergdahl And The Troops Who Searched For Him Come Face-to-Face In Court
Mlitary prosecutors have called on several current and former service members who looked for Bergdahl in the days immediately after he walked away from his post in Afghanistan.
Red Cross To Scale Back In Afghanistan
The group has operated in the country for 30 years. The decision comes after an unprecedented attack on a physiotherapist in September.
After Visiting Afghanistan And Iraq, Tillerson Goes To Pakistan And India
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought along six journalists this time — more than previous trips but about half of the press pool that covered former secretaries of state.
Tillerson Affirms Afghanistan Commitments In Unannounced Visit
In remarks delivered after landing, the secretary invited "moderate voices" within the Taliban to renounce violence. He also called on Pakistan to stop providing safe haven to terrorists.