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Release of ‘American Taliban’ raises questions about U.S. efforts to deradicalize
John Walker Lindh, who became known as the "American Taliban," was released from federal prison Thursday, three years short of his 20-year sentence. President Trump criticized the release, saying Lindh was still an extremist. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to…
‘American Taliban’ Lindh freed after 17 years in prison
John Walker Lindh, who became known as the "American Taliban" after his capture on an Afghanistan battlefield in late 2001, was released Thursday from a federal prison in Indiana.
‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh to be released
After being in prison for nearly two decades, John Walker Lindh, the young Californian who was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free.
Taliban attack aid group office in Afghan capital, kills 5
The Taliban said they would continue their attacks during Ramadan, but would be "very careful of civilians during any operation."…
The council overwhelmingly backed talks between Kabul and the Taliban and also called for the U.N. to remove its global terrorist designation for the Taliban.
President Ashraf Ghani hopes to showcase unity at the four-day meeting that brings together politicians, tribal elders, many prominent figures and others.
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump vowed to fight congressional Democrats all the way over the series of investigations and subpoenas targeting those in his close circle. He called the investigation efforts “nonsense.” Also, the UN reports that Afghan…
The UN report marks the first time in recent years that civilian deaths attributed to government forces and their allies exceeded those blamed on their enemies.
In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump vetoed a congressional attempt to end U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen, saying the resolution would weaken his constitutional authority. Meanwhile, preliminary Indonesian election results indicate President Joko Widodo has won a…
