Afghanistan
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- Sep 19, 10:17 PM ET
Governor: Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan kills 20
An Afghan official says a powerful suicide truck bombing outside a hospital in the capital of southern Zabul province has killed 20 and injured 97 others
Sep 19, 10:17 PM ET
- Sep 19, 8:40 PM ET
Congress grills Trump admin over future of Taliban talks after US airstrike hits Afghan civilians
Congress grilled Trump administration officials on Thursday over the future of Taliban talks after a U.S. airstrike hit Afghan civilians.
Sep 19, 8:40 PM ET
- Sep 17, 3:30 PM ET
17th service member killed in Afghanistan this year, 1st since peace talks collapse
An American Green Beret was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with the Taliban.
Sep 17, 3:30 PM ET
- Sep 17, 2:12 PM ET
Authorities: Separate attacks in Afghanistan kill 48
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sep 17, 2:12 PM ET
- Sep 17, 11:51 AM ET
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with the Taliban.
Sep 17, 11:51 AM ET
- Sep 16, 7:20 PM ET
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
The casualties include women and children.
Sep 16, 7:20 PM ET
- Sep 16, 7:17 PM ET
Trump confirms death of Osama Bin Laden's son
Bin Laden was killed in a United States counter-terrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
Sep 16, 7:17 PM ET
- Sep 9, 8:14 PM ET
Afghans brace for fresh violence after US-Taliban talks halt
President Trump abruptly called off talks with the Taliban.
Sep 9, 8:14 PM ET
- Sep 9, 11:59 AM ET
Fallout from Trump's canceled Taliban summit
President Donald Trump, in one tweet, announced and then abruptly canceled the secret Taliban summit at Camp David, just before the anniversary of Sept. 11.
Sep 9, 11:59 AM ET
- Sep 7, 2:14 PM ET
US soldier killed in Kabul car bomb attack identified
The Pentagon has identified the U.S. soldier killed in Thursday's suicide car bomb attack in Kabul.
Sep 7, 2:14 PM ET
- Sep 5, 11:10 PM ET
Taliban kills US service member, others in Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume
The Taliban kill one American service member, several others in another Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume -- raising concerns about the U.S. peace process.
Sep 5, 11:10 PM ET - Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET
Afghan government raises new concerns about US-Taliban deal
Afghan government raises new concerns about US-Taliban deal after ex-US envoys warn of risks
Sep 4, 12:40 PM ET - Sep 3, 7:13 PM ET
Shattering Taliban attack in Kabul even as US deal nears
Thick smoke rose from the Green Village, home to several international groups.
Sep 3, 7:13 PM ET - Aug 31, 2:40 PM ET
Army Green Beret killed in Afghanistan identified
Dustin Ard, 31, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was killed Thursday during combat operations in Zabul Province.
Aug 31, 2:40 PM ET - Aug 28, 11:28 PM ET
US, Taliban closing in on agreement as top US envoy heads to Afghanistan
The U.S., Taliban were engaged in talks in Qatar Wednesday, even as chief U.S. negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad prepared to head to Kabul, Afghanistan, to brief the government
Aug 28, 11:28 PM ET - Aug 28, 3:10 PM ET
Afghanistan expects US-Taliban update soon as deal nears
Seven others were wounded in the Tuesday night attack.
Aug 28, 3:10 PM ET - Aug 28, 1:43 PM ET
As troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, will aid stream out?
Children will inherit any future peace in Afghanistan, if they live to see it.
Aug 28, 1:43 PM ET - Aug 26, 8:30 AM ET
Young Afghan women barely remember Taliban but fear a return
The young generation is the most vulnerable, and perhaps the most defiant.
Aug 26, 8:30 AM ET - Aug 22, 11:10 PM ET
Army identifies 2 Green Berets killed in Afghanistan
Army Master Sgt. Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and Master Sgt. Jose J. Gonzalez, 35, were killed on Aug. 21, during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Aug 22, 11:10 PM ET - Aug 22, 12:25 PM ET
2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the NATO mission in the country said in a statement.
Aug 22, 12:25 PM ET - Aug 19, 10:16 PM ET
As Trump, negotiators work toward peace, attacks highlight violent realities
The violent reality of the conflict in Afghanistan has shown how delicate or even far-fetched a final peace deal may be.
Aug 19, 10:16 PM ET - Aug 18, 11:59 PM ET
Wedding celebration shattered after suicide attack
In Kabul, ISIS is claiming responsibility for an attack that killed over 60 people, and wounded nearly 200.
Aug 18, 11:59 PM ET - Aug 18, 5:29 PM ET
Bomb blast kills Pakistani tribal elder near Afghan border
A bomb was planted in his vehicle in the country's northwest.
Aug 18, 5:29 PM ET - Aug 18, 3:46 PM ET
Several casualties after suicide bombing at wedding in Kabul, Afghanistan
The explosion ripped through the venue, killing dozens of people and injuring nearly 200.
Aug 18, 3:46 PM ET - Aug 17, 10:28 PM ET
Dozens dead or hurt in wedding party blast in Afghan capital
There was no immediate information on the cause of the blast.
Aug 17, 10:28 PM ET - Aug 12, 1:07 PM ET
No deal announced as US, Taliban wrap up latest talks
Both sides will consult with their leadership on the next steps.
Aug 12, 1:07 PM ET - Aug 2, 11:56 AM ET
US reportedly near deal with Taliban to withdraw troops
The 18-year-long war in Afghanistan has cost nearly 2,300 American lives and around $45 billion each year, according to the Pentagon.
Aug 2, 11:56 AM ET - Aug 1, 7:10 PM ET
State Department wasted $100M on Afghan camp despite early warnings: Report
The U.S. State Department spent over three years and more than $100 million on a project to rebuild a base in Afghanistan that was never rebuilt, new report says.
Aug 1, 7:10 PM ET - Jul 31, 5:53 PM ET
US, Taliban set to finalize 'agreement' ahead of intra-Afghan peace talks
Afghanistan has also finalized its team for talks with the Taliban.
Jul 31, 5:53 PM ET - Jul 31, 8:22 AM ET
32 people, mostly women and children, killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Thirty-two people, mostly women and children, died in a bombing Wednesday in Afghanistan.
Jul 31, 8:22 AM ET - Jul 31, 1:12 AM ET
2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Pompeo promises troop reduction by 2020 election
US service members killed in inside attack in Afghanistan as Pompeo vows a reduction in troops by 2020.
Jul 31, 1:12 AM ET - Jul 30, 11:53 AM ET
2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the Pentagon.
Jul 30, 11:53 AM ET - Jul 30, 11:24 AM ET
Nearly 4,000 civilians in Afghanistan killed or wounded through June: United Nations
The United Nations reported that 1,366 civilians died in the first half of 2019.
Jul 30, 11:24 AM ET - Jul 26, 12:27 PM ET
Afghan official: Taliban kill 4 police in gunbattle
An Afghan official says an hours-long gunbattle between the Taliban and police has left four police officers dead in the country's eastern Ghazni province
Jul 26, 12:27 PM ET - Jul 24, 8:59 AM ET
Mired in poverty, Afghans bring their children to work
Signs of hardship are everywhere, with children begging in the streets.
Jul 24, 8:59 AM ET - Jul 15, 11:41 AM ET
Soldier killed in Afghanistan remembered as 'hero'
Sgt. Maj. James G. "Ryan" Sartor, 40, was killed Saturday in Afghanistan.
Jul 15, 11:41 AM ET - Jul 14, 8:51 PM ET
Decorated soldier dies in combat operations in Afghanistan
U.S. officials say a decorated Special Forces company sergeant major has died.
Jul 14, 8:51 PM ET - Jul 12, 9:13 AM ET
Child suicide bomber kills 5 at Afghan wedding
The attack killed five people and injured 11 others.
Jul 12, 9:13 AM ET - Jul 5, 2:44 AM ET
US, Taliban scramble to finalize draft on troop withdrawal
The deal will outline the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan.
Jul 5, 2:44 AM ET - Jul 2, 4:21 AM ET
Special Forces sergeant dies in Afghanistan
The U.S. Army says a sergeant has died from non-combat injuries in Afghanistan
Jul 2, 4:21 AM ET - Jul 2, 3:53 AM ET
Taliban bombing in Afghan capital kills 6, wounds scores
The explosion occurred as the streets were packed with morning commuters.
Jul 2, 3:53 AM ET - Jun 26, 4:01 PM ET
2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
The Taliban is claiming responsibility for the deaths that were announced just after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Afghanistan.
Jun 26, 4:01 PM ET - Jun 26, 3:44 PM ET
US military says 2 service members killed in Afghanistan
Day after Pompeo visit to Kabul, US military says 2 service members killed in Afghanistan
Jun 26, 3:44 PM ET - Jun 24, 9:20 AM ET
Taliban threaten Afghan media, say reporters to be targeted
The Taliban will target reporters over what they call government propaganda.
Jun 24, 9:20 AM ET - Jun 12, 6:20 PM ET
Roadside bomb kills 6 civilians in southern Afghanistan
All the victims were from a single family.
Jun 12, 6:20 PM ET - Jun 11, 7:50 AM ET
Afghan forces rescue 34 people form Taliban-run prison
The Taliban haven't commented yet on the raid in Baghlan.
Jun 11, 7:50 AM ET - Jun 3, 9:20 AM ET
Afghan female leaders urge Trump administration to stand up for their rights in Taliban peace talks
Afghan female leaders are urging the Trump administration to do more to stand up for their rights as it engages with the Taliban to end U.S. involvement there.
Jun 3, 9:20 AM ET - May 26, 10:07 AM ET
UN says Afghan captives held by Taliban subjected to abuse
UN says Afghan captives held by Taliban subjected to abuse, actions that may amount to torture
May 26, 10:07 AM ET - May 9, 10:10 PM ET
Afghan boy, wounded in war, dances on new prosthetic leg in heartwarming video
Ahmad Rahman was just eight months old when he was wounded in the crossfire between Afghan security forces and the Taliban in his village in Logar province.
May 9, 10:10 PM ET - May 8, 3:03 PM ET
Taliban attack aid group office in Afghan capital, kills 5
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
May 8, 3:03 PM ET