Taliban rolls through Afghanistan, taking 2 major cities
Insurgents have seized 12 of country's 34 provincial capitals in a week as western forces withdraw.
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After Taliban takes over 65% of Afghanistan, US fears rapid fall of Kabul
The militant group makes rapid gains in Afghanistan as the United States is withdrawing its troops from the country.
Taliban: No peace deal until Afghan president is out
The Taliban have swiftly captured territory in recent weeks, seized strategic border crossings and are threatening a number of provincial ...
Reports: Taliban seize key Afghan border crossing with Iran
The seizure is part of a Taliban surge as American troops complete their pullout from Afghanistan.
Ilhan Omar denies equating US, Israel and terrorists
The US Congresswoman also says her critics' public rebuke of her was "shameful," accused them of "Islamophobic tropes" and said ...
Taliban: Turkey should pull troops from Afghanistan
Development raises serious questions for the United States, other countries and international organizations with missions in Kabul about how to ...
Death toll soars to 58 in school bombing in Afghan capital
Many of the dead are pupils between 11 and 15 years old, with doctors struggling to provide medical care to ...
Trump reportedly poised to order significant troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq
Under the planned order, the troop cuts would be completed just five days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on ...
US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year Afghan conflict
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper calls the accord a good step but just the beginning, as many expect looming talks ...
Afghans face presidential vote amid violence, corruption
International apparatuses set up to ensure a fair and democratic election in impoverished Afghanistan. The Taliban are trying to keep ...