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
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
May 23 ‘American Taliban’ Lindh freed after 17 years in prison By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press John Walker Lindh, who became known as the "American Taliban" after his capture on an Afghanistan battlefield in late 2001, was released Thursday from a federal prison in Indiana. Continue reading
May 22 ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh to be released By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press After being in prison for nearly two decades, John Walker Lindh, the young Californian who was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free. Continue reading
May 08 Taliban attack aid group office in Afghan capital, kills 5 By Rahim Faiez, Amir Shah, Associated Press The Taliban said they would continue their attacks during Ramadan, but would be "very careful of civilians during any operation."… Continue reading
May 02 Afghan grand council agrees on recommendations for Taliban talks By Amir Shah, Associated Press The council overwhelmingly backed talks between Kabul and the Taliban and also called for the U.N. to remove its global terrorist designation for the Taliban. Continue reading