Taliban

'American Taliban' To Be Free After 17 Years. Is US Ready To Welcome Him Back?

World News | Alex Horton, Michael Brice-Saddler, The Washington Post | Thursday May 23, 2019

John Walker Lindh's eyes, dark and wild, were ubiquitous across magazine covers and cable news channels, alongside militants in Afghanistan, after he was captured in November 2001. He was a long-haired guerrilla with a California address - a traitor to some, a misguided kid sucked into Islamic jihad to others.

Blast In Afghan Capital Kabul, Casualties Feared

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 8, 2019

A large blast rocked central Kabul Wednesday, officials confirmed, sending a plume of black smoke over the city in the latest explosion to hit the war-torn city and as Afghanistan observes the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Pak Taliban Claims Suicide Blast At Sufi Shrine In Lahore That Killed 10

World News | Agencies | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Blast in Lahore, Pakistan: A suicide blast at one of Pakistan's oldest and most popular Sufi shrines killed at least 10 people and wounded 24 in the eastern city of Lahore Wednesday, police said, in an attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban.

Afghanistan Calls For Ceasefire As Peace Summit Ends In Kabul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 3, 2019

A huge peace meeting aimed at finding an exit from Afghanistan's war is due to finish Friday in Kabul, with leading politicians expected to announce visions for a much-needed breakthrough.

Sixth Round Of US-Taliban Talks To Start In Doha, Says Taliban Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2019

A new round of peace talks between the Taliban and the US starts Wednesday in Qatar, an official for the insurgents said, as the foes seek a way out of America's longest war.

More Afghan Civilians Killed By US, Security Forces Than By Insurgents: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Afghan civilians are for the first time being killed in greater numbers by US and pro-government forces than by the Taliban and other insurgent groups, a UN report released Wednesday revealed.

Taliban-Afghan Peace Talks Derailed Due To Delegate Row In Doha

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 19, 2019

Hopes for a breakthrough in a push to end Afghanistan's gruelling conflict suffered a major setback Friday after a key summit between the Taliban and Afghan officials was indefinitely postponed.

First Woman To Win 'Afghan Star' TV Show To Fight Taliban With Music

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 31, 2019

The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future.

Afghan Vice President Unhurt After Convoy Attacked By Taliban

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 31, 2019

Taliban fighters on Saturday attacked a convoy carrying Afghanistan's vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an assault that left the former warlord unscathed but killed one of his bodyguards, an official told AFP.

Taliban Attacks Afghanistan Checkpoint, 9 Cops Killed

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 30, 2019

Nine Afghan policemen were killed and six wounded in the eastern city of Ghazni after Taliban fighters stormed their checkpoints. The assault began early Friday when the Taliban attacked two adjacent checkpoints. They then ambushed a group of police rushing to the scene, killing the local police head, Ghazni police spokesman Ahmad Khan Seerat said.

Pakistan Minister Calls US Envoy To Afghanistan "Little Pygmy" In Twitter Row

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 30, 2019

A Pakistani minister has branded the US ambassador to Kabul a "little pygmy" in a high-level diplomatic Twitter row that erupted over ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Pakistan Minister Brands US Envoy "Little Pygmy" In Twitter Row

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 28, 2019

A Pakistani minister has branded the US ambassador to Kabul a "little pygmy" in a high-level diplomatic Twitter row that erupted over ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

10 Children Among 13 Killed By US Air Strike In Afghanistan, Says UN

World News | Reuters | Monday March 25, 2019

Ten children, part of the same extended family, were killed by a US air strike in Afghanistan, along with three adult civilians, the United Nations said on Monday.

"Relationship Very Good Right Now": Trump Ready To Meet New Pak PM

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 22, 2019

President Donald Trump has indicated his readiness to meet Pakistan's new leadership, amidst the ongoing peace talks between the US and the Taliban facilitated by Islamabad to end the brutal war in Afghanistan, America's longest.

Two US Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan, Says NATO

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 22, 2019

Two US service members were killed in Afghanistan Friday, NATO said, in the latest casualties to hit the international coalition amid ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban.