Pentagon chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at U.S.’ longest war
The U.S. has about 14,000 American troops in Afghanistan as part of the American-led coalition. Continue reading
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Hundreds attend funerals in Afghan village after mosque bombing kills 66
Villagers from the surrounding Haskamena district said that there were more than one hundred worshippers at the time of the bombing in the mosque. Continue reading
Montreal-based former Doctors Without Borders head discusses leading aid agency in an era of fear
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Dr. Joanne Liu, who led Doctors Without Borders through some of the worst medical crises of the last decade, is moving back to Montreal after six years with the organization. Continue reading
Afghanistan faces possible political chaos after presidential election
The latest election seems unlikely to bring the peace sought by Afghans, tired of an increasingly brutal war, or an easy exit for the United States, seeking to end its longest military engagement. Continue reading
Afghanistan presidential election: Polls open despite threats of violence
An upsurge in violence in the run-up to the elections, following the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks to end America’s longest war, had already rattled Afghanistan. Continue reading
24 killed, 31 wounded in bombing at Afghan president’s campaign rally
Ghani was present at the venue but was unharmed, according to his campaign chief. Continue reading
Rocket explodes at U.S. Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary
The 9/11 anniversary is a sensitive day in Afghanistan’s capital and one on which attacks have occurred. Continue reading
Trump’s decision to halt U.S.-Taliban talks pushes Afghanistan towards vote
The Taliban, who control or hold sway over roughly half the country, have told Afghans to boycott the vote and warned that rallies and polling stations would be targets. Continue reading
Taliban warn of more American deaths after Trump ends peace talks
Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, criticized Trump for calling off the dialog and said U.S. forces have been pounding Afghanistan with attacks at the same time. Continue reading
U.S. Secretary of State says Taliban ‘overreached’ in attack that killed U.S. soldier
Trump in a series of tweets cited a bombing in the past week in Kabul that killed 12 people, including a U.S. soldier. Continue reading