Latest "Taliban advances" stories

US official: US troops to help evacuate embassy in Kabul

John Kirby, the chief Pentagon spokesman, said the Afghans still have time to save themselves from final defeat.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

18 months ago

US signals no increase in airstrikes as Taliban advance across Afghanistan

It is ultimately up to the Afghans to defend themselves, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

18 months ago