Six days of peace talks that wrapped up Saturday were the most serious negotiations yet to make way for an American troop withdrawal and an end to the 17-year war.
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Airstrikes in Taliban Area Kill 29 Afghans Despite Peace Talks
The Taliban blamed American bombs for the deaths of civilians in two attacks in Helmand Province. The United States military said it was investigating.
New Taliban Negotiator Seen as Sign That This Time, Afghan Peace Talks Are Serious
As U.S. diplomats and Taliban officials remained locked in a fifth day of talks, the insurgents announced that a founding member would lead their delegation.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 18-24
At least 90 pro-government forces and 21 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
U.S. and Taliban Make Headway in Talks for Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Negotiators are making headway on an agreement in which the U.S. would withdraw its forces and the Taliban would pledge not to offer a haven to terrorists.
Quiet ‘Hero’ Marks 30 Years Restoring Limbs, and Dignity, in War
An Italian physiotherapist, Alberto Cairo, has spent three decades in Afghanistan leading centers that have treated tens of thousands of disabled people.
Airstrike Said to Kill Taliban Mastermind Prompts Dispute in Afghanistan
Afghan intelligence officials said the strike hit a Taliban leader responsible for a deadly assault this week. Local people said it killed civilian hunters.
Second American Killed in Afghanistan Since Start of Year
A brief statement from the American-led military mission in Afghanistan said the incident was under investigation and provided no further details.
After Deadly Assault on Afghan Base, Taliban Sit for Talks With U.S. Diplomats
At least 40 Afghans working for the country’s intelligence agency were killed in a militant assault on their base in Wardak Province, one of the single deadliest such attacks in 17 years of war.
Afghan Presidential Race Takes Shape as Ghani’s Challengers Emerge
Several former officials will try to unseat President Ashraf Ghani in July, amid fears that another fraud-marred election could further destabilize the country.