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.
Apr 29

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press
President Ashraf Ghani hopes to showcase unity at the four-day meeting that brings together politicians, tribal elders, many prominent figures and others.
Apr 24

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press
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.
Apr 09

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press
The service members and U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit a roadside bomb on Monday.
Mar 22

By Amir Shah, Associated Press
U.S. and NATO forces provided few details on the combat deaths, saying it was still under investigation.
The highest level of talks yet between the U.S. and the Taliban concluded Tuesday in Qatar. With videographer Sebastian Rich's exclusive footage of American and Afghan operations in southern Afghanistan, Nick Schifrin reports on how both sides are trying to…
Mar 12

By Fay Abuelgasim, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press
The nearly two weeks of talks produced two draft agreements between the militants and the U.S. government on a "withdrawal timeline and effective counterterrorism measures," American envoy Zalmay Khalilzad wrote on Twitter.
Feb 05

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press
The raid on the base in northern Kunduz province came as representatives of the Taliban were to hold meetings in Moscow with prominent Afghan figures.
Oct 19

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press
A brazen attack that the Taliban says targeted the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is a stark reminder of the formidable task the Trump administration faces as it tries to extricate America from its longest war.
Jul 20

By Dan Sagalyn, Nick Schifrin
Among the more than 2.5 million men and women who have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are many veterans -- exposed to sandstorms, burn pits and other hazards -- who suffer from a mysterious pulmonary illness,…
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