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
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
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
Jan 11 2 U.S. troops killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Two U.S. service members were killed and two others injured when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said in a statement Saturday. In keeping with defense department rules, the U.S. military did… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Death toll in Australian wildfires rises to 17 In our news wrap Wednesday, New Year’s Day brought only slight relief to parts of Australia ravaged by some of the country’s worst-ever wildfires. The death toll rose to 17. Also, the Taliban staged a series of attacks on Afghan… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 6:27 What life is like for Afghans under Taliban control By Jane Ferguson For months, American diplomats have been negotiating with Taliban leaders to end the war in Afghanistan. U.S. officials hoped the Taliban would announce a suspension of fighting this week, but details have yet to be determined. Meanwhile, the war grinds… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 3:28 News Wrap: Taliban attack in northern Afghanistan kills 14 In our news wrap Monday, an attack claimed by the Taliban killed 14 people in northern Afghanistan. Hours earlier, Taliban officials had said they agreed to a temporary cease-fire -- but gave no details. Also, North Korean leader Kim Jong… Continue watching
Dec 25 Remains of 33-year-old soldier killed in Afghanistan returned to U.S. By Associated Press Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Goble of Washington Township, New Jersey, was killed Monday in a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province. The Taliban has claimed they were behind the attack. Continue reading
Dec 25 Afghan official says Taliban abducted 26 peace activists By Tameem Akhgar, Associated Press The insurgents staged the ambush in the district of Bala Buluk in Farah province on Tuesday. Continue reading