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Jun 27

Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on US troops

By Lynn Berry, Associated Press

Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump on Saturday over a report that he said, if true, contains a “truly shocking revelation” about the commander in chief and his failure to protect U.S. troops in Afghanistan and stand up to Russia.

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Jun 18

U.S. has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of Central Command, said that by reducing to 8,600 troops, the United States has fulfilled its part of the February agreement.

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Jun 10

U.S. general says Taliban has yet to meet conditions for U.S. withdrawal

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Gen. Frank McKenzie said the U.S. is ahead of schedule for an initial drawdown by July to 8,600 troops. He stressed, however, that going to zero troops by May 2021 — as envisioned in a U.S.-Taliban deal signed in February…

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Jun 02

Intentional Rescue Committee says lack of virus tests pushes Afghanistan toward crisis

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

The International Rescue Committee has warned that Afghanistan is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster because the government is unable to test at least 80% of possible coronavirus cases.

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May 26

Watch 3:32
News Wrap: Afghan government begins releasing Taliban prisoners

In our news wrap Tuesday, the government of Afghanistan began releasing Taliban prisoners, simultaneously urging the militant group to extend a three-day cease-fire. Dozens of inmates walked out of a jail near Kabul as part of the deal the U.S.

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May 26

Afghan government releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners

By Kathy Gannon, Tameem Akhgar, Associated Press

The Afghan government has released hundreds of Taliban prisoners. The releases Tuesday mark its single largest prisoner release since the U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace deal earlier this year.

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May 24

Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

The Taliban and Afghanistan's president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.

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May 20

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News Wrap: Record floodwaters in central Michigan are still rising

In our news wrap Wednesday, nearly 10,000 people in central Michigan have been ordered out of their homes after flooding breached two dams. A river and connected lakes have topped record levels, and they’re still rising. Also, U.S. marshals in…

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May 19

Watch 2:59
News Wrap: India, Bangladesh brace for powerful tropical cyclone

In our news wrap Tuesday, officials in India and Bangladesh began evacuating millions of people in advance of a powerful tropical cyclone. Packing heavy rain and winds over 100 miles per hour, it's expected to make landfall Wednesday. Also, former…

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May 19

Civilian casualties rising in Afghanistan, says UN

By Kathy Gannon, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

The United Nations on Tuesday called for an immediate reduction of violence in Afghanistan, warning that civilian casualties at the hands of both the Taliban and Afghan security forces are increasing.

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