World Aug 26 WATCH: Trump signs proclamation honoring service members killed during withdrawal from Afghanistan By Associated Press
World Feb 05 Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s ex-president who aided U.S. war in Afghanistan, dies at 79 Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, officials said Sunday. By Jon Gambrell, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
Nation Jul 10 Watch 8:18 Afghan war veteran Jason Kander discusses coping with post-traumatic stress Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD.” Kander,… By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Austin, Milley and McKenzie testify on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Army Gen. Mark Milley and Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday about issues surrounding the end of the Afghanistan war. By News Desk
World Sep 02 ‘They lied to us’: Those left in Afghanistan say U.S. broke promises Hundreds of American citizens and green card holders are stranded in the Afghan capital. By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press
Aug 31 The last American troop leaves Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Thousands of troops had spent a harrowing two weeks protecting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans and others seeking to escape a country once again ruled by Taliban militants. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 8:26 ‘Why did the U.S. lose in Afghanistan?’ A new book explores decades of mistakes The U.S. may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, “The American War in Afghanistan.” Despite efforts to build education, health care and infrastructure, the U.S. presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick… Continue watching
Aug 10 U.S. vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force By Kathy Gannon, Tameem Akhgar, Associated Press A US peace envoy has brought a warning to the Taliban that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan won’t be recognized internationally. Continue reading
Jul 30 ‘Welcome home’: Evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to US By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press More than 200 people have arrived in the United States on the first evacuation flight for Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:26 Young, modern Afghans fear ‘losing everything’ as Taliban regains ground By Jane Ferguson The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, transferred command Tuesday amid the withdrawal of American forces, and as the Taliban continues its re-conquest of much of the country. Young Afghans, especially women, who have grown up with… Continue watching