World News Afghan Taliban Begin 3-Day Cease-Fire For Eid Al-Fitr 1:58pm June 15, 2018 by Camila Domonoske The holiday cease-fire — promised on both sides — is a rare act of goodwill. However, not all warring parties in Afghanistan are laying down arms.
World News Religion Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future 8:03am March 23, 2015 by Scott Neuman In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, the Afghan president says most of his country wants U.S. troops to remain. He also says he's determined to make sure ISIS doesn't gain a foothold. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
World News National Afghanistan's New President: 'Hold Me Accountable' 8:01pm September 29, 2014 by Scott Neuman Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai takes over from Hamid Karzai after a disputed election that forced a unity government with rival candidate Abdullah Abdullah.