Feb 14 Watch 5:13 Will short-term deal between U.S., Taliban pave the way for Afghan peace? The U.S. has reached a short-term agreement with the Taliban that could pave the way for ending the war in Afghanistan that has endured for nearly 20 years. Under the plan, U.S. forces and the Taliban agree to a temporary… Continue watching
Feb 14 U.S. has reached a truce with Taliban in Afghanistan, official says By Matthew Lee, Robert Burns, Associated Press A senior U.S.official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Barr decries public criticism of Roger Stone case In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General William Barr criticized public discussion of the Roger Stone case. Barr said in an interview that statements and tweets about Justice Department business “make it impossible” for him to do his job. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 13 WATCH: Defense Secretary Esper discusses potential 7-day deal with Taliban By Associated Press Speaking at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, Esper said he had had a series of productive bilateral and collective meetings with allies about the proposals and the way forward. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: New novel coronavirus infections declining, WHO says In our news wrap Wednesday, the World Health Organization voiced hope that the outbreak of novel coronavirus may be slowing, as Beijing enforces public health measures. Also, Syrian government supporters attacked U.S. troops, who shot and killed one of the… Continue watching
Feb 12 U.S. and Taliban close to a 'reduction in violence' deal By Kathy Gannon, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press But the Taliban have also issued an ultimatum to Washington, demanding a reply on their offer of a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan or they would walk away from the negotiating table. Continue reading
Feb 09 US says 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan attack By Rahim Faiez, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in a so-called insider attack in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province late Saturday when an Afghan dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire, the U.S. military said. Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. citizen believed kidnapped in Afghanistan By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A U.S. official says an American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan by a Taliban-affiliated group and that authorities are working to rescue him. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 5:00 News Wrap: Turkish, Syrian forces clash in Syria's Idlib province In our news wrap Monday, deadly fighting erupted between Turkish and Syrian forces in northwestern Syria. It started after Turkey sent a military convoy into Idlib province and Syria responded with shelling. Also, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is vowing… Continue watching
Jan 16 Taliban say they handed cease-fire offer to U.S. peace envoy By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press The offer is seen as an opportunity to open a window to an eventual peace deal that would allow the United States to bring home its estimated 13,000 troops and end the 18-year war in Afghanistan, America's longest conflict. Continue reading