US-Taliban talks
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
Middle East
February 21, 2020
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US, and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, an official said…
Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory
Middle East
February 19, 2020
Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory
KABUL (Reuters) — Afghanistan on Tuesday declared incumbent Ashraf Ghani winner of a disputed presidential election, but his main rival…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
Middle East
February 17, 2020
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…
Stormy US-Europe relations as top officials head to Munich
World
February 13, 2020
Stormy US-Europe relations as top officials head to Munich
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of President Donald Trump’s top foreign policy priorities stand at pivotal moments as two high-level national…
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement
Middle East
February 12, 2020
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy,…
At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul
Middle East
February 11, 2020
At least five dead in suicide attack on military academy in Kabul
A suicide attack targeting a military academy killed at least five people in the Afghan capital Kabul early Tuesday, in…
War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills
Middle East
February 10, 2020
War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Aspen! Zermatt! Kabul? While Afghanistan’s capital may seem an unlikely destination for snowboarders, a group of…
US demands more from Taliban on ceasefire before deal
Middle East
February 3, 2020
US demands more from Taliban on ceasefire before deal
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday demanded “demonstrable evidence” from the Taliban that they…
Airstrikes on the rise as US pursues Afghan peace talks
Middle East
February 3, 2020
Airstrikes on the rise as US pursues Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — New U.S. Air Force statistics show the U.S. dropped more bombs on Afghanistan last year than any…