Sep 04 Afghan government raises new concerns about U.S.-Taliban deal By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The Afghan government and former U.S. ambassadors caution that a full U.S. troop withdrawal that moves too quickly could lead to civil war. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: UK’s Johnson to call for new election after Brexit showdown In our news wrap Tuesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call for a new general election after losing a showdown vote to opponents of leaving the European Union without a formal deal. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn lashed out at… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:36 In Afghanistan, the Taliban uses violence as leverage during peace negotiations In the Afghan capital of Kabul, 16 people died in a car bomb Monday night. A compound housing mostly international workers was the target, and the Taliban claimed responsibility even as they participate in peace talks with the U.S. Why… Continue watching
Sep 03 Taliban bombing kills 16 in Kabul after tentative peace deal is reached By Rahim Faiez, Cara Anna, Associated Press Taliban attacks continue even as a U.S. envoy says the deal with the insurgents only needs the approval of President Donald Trump to become a reality. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 1:32 Amid peace talks, Taliban claims deadly explosion in Kabul By Jane Ferguson In Afghanistan, the Taliban claimed responsibility for a massive explosion that rocked Kabul, killing at least five and wounding 50. It targeted the heavily secured area that’s home to several aid agencies and international organizations, and came as the U.S. Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 12:35 James Mattis on why he left the Trump administration but won’t criticize it By Judy Woodruff Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis served as President Trump’s first defense secretary, resigning his post in protest after Trump announced he would pull U.S. forces out of Syria. Now, Mattis has written a book, “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to… Continue watching
Sep 01 Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as U.S. envoy says deal is near By Rahim Faiez, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press It was the second attack on an Afghan city in as many days and killed several civilians and security forces, officials said. Continue reading
Aug 31 Taliban launch ‘massive attack’ on Afghan city of Kunduz By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The Taliban launched a large-scale attack on Kunduz, one of Afghanistan’s main cities, killing at least 15 people and wounding more than 75 others, government officials said Saturday… Continue reading
Aug 30 U.S. service member killed in combat in Afghanistan, NATO confirms By Associated Press A statement from the NATO Resolute Support mission says the death occurred on Thursday, but provides no other details. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump plans to withdraw over 5,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Trump's comment comes as a U.S. envoy is in his ninth round of talks with the Taliban to find a resolution to the nearly 18-year-old war. Continue reading