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Abdul Wasi Safi smiles after a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, once detained at border, wins asylum

It's almost a year since Wasi said he turned himself in to border patrol agents to declare asylum but was charged with entering the U.S. illegally.

By Allison P. Erickson

14 days ago

Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for second day

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a border town for a second day. Kyiv blames Russian partisans.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

4 months ago

Russia alleges incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv denies

Russian officials are claiming that Ukrainian military saboteurs have launched an attack across the border, wounding three people in a small town.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

4 months ago

Southern border mission for US troops extends another year

The defense secretary authorized sending as many as 3,000 troops to the U.S. border with Mexico for the coming fiscal year.

By Adam Morey

2 years ago

Trump makes new threat to send US troops to Mexican border

"We are now sending ARMED SOLDIERS to the Border. Mexico is not doing nearly enough in apprehending & returning!" the president said in a tweet.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago

Shanahan predicts expanded role at border for Pentagon

The military isn't leaving the border anytime soon, the acting secretary expects.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

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