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Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan
The injection of billions of dollars, largely unmonitored, fueled runaway corruption among both Afghans and international contractors.
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Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain
The priority for the Afghan government, Washington and NATO is a serious reduction in violence leading to a cease fire.
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Taliban on diplomatic blitz after Afghan peace talks stall
The Pentagon said last week that the Taliban’s refusal to meet commitments to reduce violence raises questions about whether all U.S. troops will be able to leave by May as required under the U.S.-Taliban deal.
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Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.
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Afghan government, Taliban ready to set agenda for peace talks, US envoy says
The development is significant as it means the warring sides are getting closer to actually starting to negotiate the issues that could end decades of fighting in Afghanistan and determine the country’s post-war future.
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ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America’s continuing presence in the region.
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Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
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Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia’s example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
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At least 22 dead, 22 wounded in ISIS attack on Afghan university
The Islamic State group said it targeted newly graduated judges and investigators of the Afghan government.
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Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.
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Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan
The injection of billions of dollars, largely unmonitored, fueled runaway corruption among both Afghans and international contractors.
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Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain
The priority for the Afghan government, Washington and NATO is a serious reduction in violence leading to a cease fire.
-
Taliban on diplomatic blitz after Afghan peace talks stall
The Pentagon said last week that the Taliban’s refusal to meet commitments to reduce violence raises questions about whether all U.S. troops will be able to leave by May as required under the U.S.-Taliban deal.
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Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.
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Afghan government, Taliban ready to set agenda for peace talks, US envoy says
The development is significant as it means the warring sides are getting closer to actually starting to negotiate the issues that could end decades of fighting in Afghanistan and determine the country’s post-war future.
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ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America’s continuing presence in the region.
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Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
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Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia’s example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
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At least 22 dead, 22 wounded in ISIS attack on Afghan university
The Islamic State group said it targeted newly graduated judges and investigators of the Afghan government.
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Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.
-
Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan
The injection of billions of dollars, largely unmonitored, fueled runaway corruption among both Afghans and international contractors.
-
Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain
The priority for the Afghan government, Washington and NATO is a serious reduction in violence leading to a cease fire.
-
Taliban on diplomatic blitz after Afghan peace talks stall
The Pentagon said last week that the Taliban’s refusal to meet commitments to reduce violence raises questions about whether all U.S. troops will be able to leave by May as required under the U.S.-Taliban deal.
-
Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.
-
Afghan government, Taliban ready to set agenda for peace talks, US envoy says
The development is significant as it means the warring sides are getting closer to actually starting to negotiate the issues that could end decades of fighting in Afghanistan and determine the country’s post-war future.
-
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America’s continuing presence in the region.
-
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
-
Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia’s example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
-
At least 22 dead, 22 wounded in ISIS attack on Afghan university
The Islamic State group said it targeted newly graduated judges and investigators of the Afghan government.
-
Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes
The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.



