General Austin Scott Miller, who commanded U.S. forces in Afghanistan for three years, will step down (WaPo) today in a symbolic end to the U.S. military presence in the country. General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., the head of U.S. Central Command, arrived in Kabul to take charge of the remaining U.S. troops.
Tajikistan: At least five people died after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Tajikistan (Al Jazeera) on Saturday, authorities said.
