Jul 29 Death toll from attack on Afghanistan political office rises to at least 20 By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The attack began with a suicide car bombing after which other attackers entered the building and started shooting at security forces. Continue reading
Jul 11 Pulling troops out of Afghanistan early would be a mistake, general says By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press He says the U.S. should keep a "modest number" of forces in Iraq and Syria to maintain stability. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 4:41 The impact of the Islamic State in Afghanistan By PBS NewsHour An attack in Afghanistan Sunday that killed 12 people was claimed by the Taliban and came as the militant group met in Qatar for an all-Afghan peace conference, and as the U.S. and Taliban leaders prepare to resume talks this… Continue watching
Jul 07 Afghan officials say car bomb kills 12, wounds scores By Amir Shah, Associated Press The Taliban carried out a devastating suicide car bombing in central Afghanistan Sunday that killed 12 people and wounded over 150 others, said Afghan officials. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: Sudan protesters killed in clash with security forces In our news wrap Monday, activists in Sudan say at least 11 people were killed in Sunday clashes with security forces. Hundreds of protesters returned to the streets to grieve the dead, some carrying bodies. Meanwhile, at least six people… Continue watching
Jul 01 Taliban bombing in Afghan capital kills at least 6, wounds dozens By Amir Shah, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press At least 26 children were among the wounded, many of whom were cut by shards of glass when the bomb shattered nearby windows. Continue reading
Jun 29 U.S., Taliban open Doha talks in fresh bid to end war By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press A fresh round of talks between the U.S. and the Taliban began in Qatar on Saturday, just days after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington is hoping for an Afghan peace agreement before Sept. 1. Continue reading
Jun 24 O’Rourke proposes a tax to fund veterans’ health care costs By Associated Press The presidential candidate is proposing creating a health care fund that would be paid for using a "war tax."… Continue reading
May 27 Watch 9:50 Why many combat veterans are still suffering, years after the fight ended On average, 20 U.S. military veterans daily die by suicide, and suicides among active duty personnel are increasing. A number of treatments for veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder exist, but they have drawbacks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 7:40 Release of ‘American Taliban’ raises questions about U.S. efforts to deradicalize John Walker Lindh, who became known as the "American Taliban," was released from federal prison Thursday, three years short of his 20-year sentence. President Trump criticized the release, saying Lindh was still an extremist. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to… Continue watching