The president gushed about the prospect of improved relations and trade with Pakistan if it helps negotiate a cease-fire to bring home American troops from Afghanistan.
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Suicide Bombing at University Kills 10 as Violence Surges in Afghanistan
Despite a pledge to reduce civilian casualties, the Taliban have intensified attacks that kill civilians as well as soldiers.
The Army’s Failure to Train and Equip Troops in Afghanistan
The recent deaths of U.S. service members in Afghanistan are part of a larger issue resulting from the Pentagon’s struggle to contend with multiple wars and new global threats at once.
Fighting Next to U.S. Commandos, but Without the Same Training and Gear
So far this year, two American bomb disposal soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan while embedded with Special Forces.
‘What Kind of Peace Talks Are These?’: On the Front Lines of a 17-Year War
As talks with the Taliban proceed, soldiers and police officers reflect on the pain of making peace with a deadly nemesis.
Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan and Afghanistan
False rumors that children are fainting or dying have led parents to turn away vaccinators, threatening the campaign to eradicate the disease.
The Taliban Promise to Protect Women. Here’s Why Women Don’t Believe Them.
We traveled across the country and asked women about their fears of losing the hard-won freedoms they’ve gained in the last 18 years.
Meet The Afghan Women Fighting to Protect Their Rights
American diplomats are negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban. We talk to women about the future of freedom for women in Afghanistan.
U.S. Service Member Is Reported Killed in Afghanistan
The brief announcement on Saturday from the NATO-led mission did not provide a name or other details.
Young Afghan General Tries to Reform Police With American Way of War
Coming up through elite U.S. and British training, he is a favorite of Western commanders. But his police forces are under siege, and corruption is still a problem.