Feb 28 Afghans view U.S.-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Afghans have spent decades living in a country at war — some their whole lives — and wonder if they can ever reach a state of peace. Continue reading
Feb 22 UN: 100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years By Kathy Gannon, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed or hurt in the last 10 years since the international body began documenting casualties in a war that has raged for 18 years. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 6:33 What short-term deal between U.S., Taliban means for chances of Afghan peace A week-long “reduction in violence” between the U.S. and the Taliban represents a potential breakthrough for peace in Afghanistan. If it holds, the two sides will sign the first phase of a peace agreement that could pave the way to… Continue watching
Feb 21 U.S.-Taliban ‘reduction in violence’ takes effect, setting stage for peace deal By Kathy Gannon, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The seven-day reduction in violence will start the countdown to the signing of a peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States at the end of the month. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 4:17 News Wrap: Syria’s Assad vows to continue retaking territory, despite Turkish opposition In our news wrap Monday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is congratulating his forces for major gains in the country’s last rebel strongholds. The Russian-backed blitz has recaptured Aleppo and much of Idlib province -- and driven nearly 900,000 people to… Continue watching
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 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 08 U.S. official: American casualties in Afghan military mission By Associated Press American and Afghan military personnel were fired on while conducting an operation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, the U.S. military said Saturday. Several U.S. personnel were either injured or killed, but the exact number and other details were not provided,… Continue reading