Nov 28 Watch 4:13 During surprise trip to Afghanistan, Trump says he's restarted talks with Taliban President Trump spent part of this Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, making a surprise visit to Bagram Airfield north of Kabul, where he shared a traditional holiday dinner with U.S. troops and met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Trump also said he… Continue watching
Sep 17 Taliban kill 24 at Afghan president's rally By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press President Ashraf Ghani was present at the venue but was unharmed, according to his campaign chief. Continue reading
Sep 10 No injuries reported after explosion at U.S. Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary By Cara Anna, Associated Press The explosion was the first major attack in the Afghan capital since President Donald Trump abruptly called off U.S.-Taliban talks over the weekend, on the brink of an apparent deal to end America's longest war. Continue reading
Sep 05 Taliban suicide bombing kills U.S. soldier, 10 Afghan civilians By Tameem Akhgar, Cara Anna, Associated Press The American soldier was the fourth U.S. service member killed in the past two weeks in Afghanistan. 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 19 Afghanistan vows to 'eliminate' Islamic State havens after attack By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press President Ashraf Ghani's comments came as Afghanistan mourns at least 63 people, including children, killed in the Kabul bombing at a wedding hall late Saturday night. Continue reading
Aug 18 Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63 By Rahim Faiez, Cara Anna, Associated Press The local Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility for a suicide blast on Saturday at a wedding in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul. It was the deadliest attack in the capital this year, with 63 killed and 182 wounded. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: Police look for motive in California festival shooting that killed 3 In our news wrap Monday, police in California are looking for a motive after a gunman killed three people and wounded at least a dozen more at a food festival southeast of San Francisco. Police intervened quickly and killed the… Continue watching
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 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