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World Nov 19
U.S. and Australian hostages freed by Taliban in prisoner swapThe hostages — American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks — were released in an area of southern Afghanistan heavily controlled by the Taliban, ending more than three years of captivity.
World Oct 06
Anger grows at civilian deaths by US, Afghan forcesIncreasing civilian deaths in stepped-up U.S. airstrikes and operations by Afghan forces highlight the conundrum the U.S. military and its Afghan allies face, 18 years into the war: How to hunt down their Islamic State group and Taliban enemies, while…
World Oct 05
Taliban meet US peace envoy for first time since ‘dead’ dealThe Taliban met with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in the Pakistan capital for the first time since President Donald Trump declared a seemingly imminent peace deal to end Afghanistan's 18-year war 'dead' a month ago, a Taliban official said…
World Sep 28
Afghan presidential polls close amid allegations of fraudAfghanistan's presidential polls closed Saturday amid fears that accusations of fraud and misconduct could overwhelm any election results, while insurgent attacks aimed at disrupting voting in the country's north and south caused dozens of casualties.
World Sep 13
Taliban visits Moscow days after Trump says talks ‘dead’It was the Taliban's first international visit following the collapse of talks with Washington.
World Sep 01
Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as U.S. envoy says deal is nearIt was the second attack on an Afghan city in as many days and killed several civilians and security forces, officials said.
World Aug 06
Taliban say differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawalThe United States and the Taliban have resolved differences in peace talks over the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and guarantees from the insurgents that they will cut ties with other extremist groups, a Taliban official said Tuesday.
World Jul 01
Taliban bombing in Afghan capital kills at least 6, wounds dozensAt least 26 children were among the wounded, many of whom were cut by shards of glass when the bomb shattered nearby windows.
World Jun 29
U.S., Taliban open Doha talks in fresh bid to end warA fresh round of talks between the U.S. and the Taliban began in Qatar on Saturday, just days after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington is hoping for an Afghan peace agreement before Sept. 1.
World Apr 29
Afghan leaders convene to set agenda for Taliban talksPresident Ashraf Ghani hopes to showcase unity at the four-day meeting that brings together politicians, tribal elders, many prominent figures and others.
