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Taliban

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American held captive in Afghanistan released, Taliban says

  • Mar 24

2 Americans freed from Afghanistan in swap

  • Jan 21, 2025

'Retrograde' documentary captures the U.S. exodus from Afghanistan

  • Jan 16, 2023

Skateboarder from Afghanistan finds peace in Philadelphia

  • Jan 26, 2022

Official: ISIS-K could be capable of attacking US in 6 months

  • Oct 27, 2021

Investigation reveals Kabul airstrike targeted wrong vehicle

  • Sep 17, 2021

4 US citizens evacuated over Afghanistan's land border

  • Sep 7, 2021

More Afghan evacuees arrive to Philly airport

  • Aug 30, 2021

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American held captive in Afghanistan released, Taliban says

  • Mar 24
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Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans

  • Aug 19, 2021
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U.S. scrambling to evacuate Americans as Taliban tightens control

  • Aug 18, 2021
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Many Afghans remain skeptical of Taliban

  • Aug 18, 2021
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7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos in attempt to flee Afghanistan as Taliban take control

  • Aug 16, 2021
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Chaos as thousands flee Afghanistan after Taliban takeover

  • Aug 16, 2021
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Military judge in Bergdahl case worries about Trump impact

  • Oct 23, 2017
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VIDEO: Pakistan military kills dozens of militants

  • Dec 19, 2014

Latest Stories

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The Taliban hasn't captured all of Afghanistan yet. One province has vowed to resist

The Taliban has been massing forces in and around Panjshir province, the only one yet to fall under the militants' control.

  • Aug 23, 2021

Expert: Here's why Afghanistan fell so quickly

"This is an unmitigated disaster, first and foremost for Afghans. And I would also say that it's an American-sponsored disaster in many ways, we collectively hold responsibility for that across party lines," said Professor Ben Hopkins of George Washington University, a noted expert on Afghanistan.

  • Aug 18, 2021

Retired commander of 101st Airborne Division speaks of mistakes that led to chaos in Afghanistan

"The handwriting began when we decided to actually negotiate with the Taliban," said Jeff Schloesser, the former commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division.

  • Aug 18, 2021

What is happening in Afghanistan? Expert explains what you need to know

What is happening in Afghanistan? We look into what's unfolding as the Taliban takes control.

  • Aug 17, 2021
AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File

US, Taliban truce takes effect, setting stage for peace deal

If successfully implemented, the weeklong "reduction in violence" agreement will be followed by the signing of the peace accord on Feb. 29.

  • Feb 21, 2020