Behind The Scenes, A Major Choice Looms On Afghanistan
Will President Trump double down on America's longest-running — but forgotten — war? Or could he decide to pull the plug?
Afghanistan
Ambush Hits NATO Convoy In Afghanistan, Killing 2 U.S. Service Members
The Pentagon says the bombing Wednesday occurred near a U.S. base outside Kandahar. It was not immediately clear how many people were wounded in the attack, which was quickly claimed by the Taliban.
Suicide Attack On Shiite Mosque Leaves At Least 29 Dead In Afghanistan
Officials say attackers stormed the place of worship with guns and grenades, ultimately detonating a suicide vest. By the time the scene settled, dozens of people were also wounded.
A Big Win For Afghan Women's Wheelchair Hoopsters
The players used to be shy about playing sports as women using wheelchairs. Today, they're international champions and role models in their country.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attack On Iraqi Embassy In Afghanistan
The Islamic State says its fighters carried out the attack on the embassy compound in Kabul, which began with a bomb explosion at the gates and ended with an hours-long gunbattle.
New Report Shows 64 Of 195 Countries Aren't Meeting A Basic Vaccination Target
The goal is to reach 90 percent of children with the DTP vaccination — a child's first scheduled immunization. Some countries are barely at 50 percent.
Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 24 In Afghanistan's Capital
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the latest attack in a wave of recent violence in Kabul.
Blackwater Founder Backs Outsourcing Afghan War-Fighting to Contractors
Steve Inskeep talks to Erik Prince, founder of the now defunct private security firm Blackwater, who has reportedly submitted a proposal to the White House calling for contracting out the Afghan war.
U.S. Airstrike Kills Afghan Police Members; More Than A Dozen Killed
The strike hit Afghans who were in a compound that local media describe as a security outpost in a village that had come under attack.
How Did The Afghan All-Girl Team Do At The Robotics Competition?
The Afghan team made headlines even before the event started when their visas were denied. But they made it after all!