Explosions At Mosque Kill At Least 62 People In Afghanistan
It's the most serious militant attack against civilians in weeks. And it continues an alarming trend of rising casualties among the public in Afghanistan.
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A Park In Kabul Gives Afghans Respite From The City, If Not From Worries Over Taliban
The Babur Garden is a place of respite in an often chaotic city. "Do you think the Taliban will ever accept this?" asks one man, pointing to himself and his fiancée, strolling among blooming roses.
The Afghan Government Must Lead Peace Talks, Its National Security Adviser Says
After U.S.-Taliban talks excluded Afghanistan's government and collapsed last month, the senior official tells NPR that the only way to lasting peace is to include the country's leaders.
Afghanistan Is About To Vote For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence
The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.
Taliban Lift Ban On Red Cross, Pledge To Protect Aid Workers In Afghanistan
"We welcome the acknowledgment of our humanitarian principles and renewal of security guarantees," says the Red Cross leader in Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan, A Mix Of Surprise And Relief After Trump Cancels Taliban Talks
The leader of a pro-democracy group in Kabul says most of his friends "are supporting the decision of Trump." The president called off a potential deal with the Taliban in a series of weekend tweets.
The Key Role Pakistan Is Playing In U.S.-Taliban Talks
Critics have long contended that Pakistan has offered the Taliban shelter, if not outright support. Now the country is facilitating negotiations between Washington and the Taliban.
Whatever Happened To ... The Afghan Girls Imprisoned For Failing A Virginity Test?
After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do.
Marine Who Warned Of Insider Threat Should Remain In The Corps, Military Board Says
Maj. Jason Brezler faced discharge after emailing classified documents over an insecure network. He challenged the Marine Corps' decision, and a board of inquiry recently ruled in his favor.
Taliban Attack In Kabul Kills At Least 14
The bomb attack outside a police center came as talks continue between the U.S. and the Taliban, and sparked fresh security concerns in the lead-up to Afghanistan's presidential elections next month.