afghanistan

U.S. Pound Tora Bora Caves After Surrender Deadline Passes

American bombers pounded the mountain cave networks near the eastern Afghan village of Tora Bora today after a second surrender deadline passed without any sign of al-Qaida compliance.

Afghan Forces Issue New Surrender Offer

Afghan tribal leaders today detailed new terms for the surrender of al-Qaida fighters cornered in Afghanistan's southern mountains, demanding any of the group's leaders still in the area turn themselves in.

U.S. Continues Hunt for Osama bin Laden

U.S. and Afghan forces today continued a fierce battle against al-Qaida militants in the mountainous Tora Bora region of eastern Afghanistan.

Cave War

Anti-Taliban forces step up cave warfare efforts to search for al-Qaida leaders in Afghanistan.

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Taliban Abandons Kandahar

Taliban fighters Friday fled from the city of Kandahar, the former ruling militia's final stronghold in Afghanistan.

Kandahar’s Future

Four views on the Taliban's reported decision to surrender Kandahar, the militia group's final stronghold in Afghanistan.

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Background: Surrender Terms

Ray Suarez details the terms for the surrender of Kandahar, the last city under Taliban control.

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Anti-Taliban Forces Move on Caves in Tora Bora

Aided by heavy U.S. bombing, anti-Taliban tanks today fired at a vast cave complex in the White Mountains in Tora Bora, where al-Qaida forces are believed to be hiding.

Interim Afghan Government Created

The long-divided country took a crucial step toward stability this morning, with four rival factions nominating a chairman and cabinet members for an interim government.

Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in "Friendly Fire" Incident

Three American Special Forces soldiers were killed and 19 others injured when a bomb from a B-52 air raid struck near a formation of anti-Taliban forces, the Pentagon said Wednesday.