Taliban may be executing Afghan troops who surrender, U.S. Embassy says
The reported executions are "deeply disturbing & could constitute war crimes," according to the embassy in Kabul, as the Taliban continue to take territory.
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WorldView: Caribbean island's leader attacked
The Taliban assassinated a top Afghanistan media official. Meanwhile, anti-vaccine protests turned violent in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the country's prime minister was hit with a rock, and a lesbian family fled Russia after receiving death threats online. Also, 11 people tied to racist abuse were arrested for targeting English soccer players on social media, and Iran swore in a new president. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.
WorldView: Taliban seizes 5 Afghan cities
The Taliban has now seized five regional capitals in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, wildfires forced people to flee their homes on the Greek island of Evia, and Chinese tech giant Alibaba fired a manager accused of rape. Also, an American imprisoned in Russia, Paul Whelan, was released from solitary confinement. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those headlines from around the world.
WorldView: Taliban takes control of more Afghan cities
The Taliban is taking control of more major cities in Afghanistan. Deadly wildfires burn in Algeria. A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man for spying. Lionel Messi signs for PSG. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with more on these and other world headlines.
U.S. intel: Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days
As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence fears that Kabul could fall to the Taliban within 90 days. David Martin has the latest.
Afghan government could fall to Taliban within 90 days, U.S. official says
Despite the Taliban's rapid gains, President Biden said Tuesday that he did not regret his decision to withdraw American troops.
Taliban gains more control of Afghanistan
Taliban forces in Afghanistan are taking control of Afghani territory as foreign an U.S. troops continue to pull out of the country. Approximately 65% of the country is now occupied by Taliban insurgents. Charlie D'Agata recently returned from Afghanistan where he witnessed the Afghan military first hand.
Taliban takes over key Afghan cities
Taliban forces are seizing several cities in Afghanistan as the U.S. plans to withdraw all American troops from the country by the end of the month. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN with a look at the situation on the ground.
Taliban gains more ground in Afghanistan
The Taliban is gaining more ground in Afghanistan as troops struggle to battle insurgents on two fronts. Meanwhile, Washington's top envoy said the U.S. won't recognize any Taliban-controlled government if power is taken by force. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the Taliban's offensive, and Mark Jacobson, the former deputy NATO senior civilian representative for Afghanistan and the assistant dean of Washington programs at the Maxwell School, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the U.S.
Taliban overruns provincial capitals in Afghanistan
President Biden said he doesn't regret withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. This comes as Taliban forces now control an estimated 65% of the country, including up to seven regional capitals. The State Department said levels of violence in the country are unacceptably high.
Taliban advance in Afghanistan as US withdraw
U.S. Military launches airstrikes on Taliban targets as Afghan forces struggle to contain the militants advance across the country ahead of complete US/ NATO troop withdrawal later this month. Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Taliban advances in sweeping assault
Afghanistan's provincial capitals are falling to the Taliban like dominoes as the U.S. withdraws from the country. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Taliban seize more Afghan territory as relentless offensive goes on
The sweep comes despite condemnations by the international community and warnings from the U.N. that a takeover by the Taliban wouldn't be recognized.
Taliban seizes 2nd city in Afghanistan
As violence escalates and the Taliban seize more territory, the U.S. and British embassies in Afghanistan are advising their citizens to leave the country. But leaving isn't an option for most Afghans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters seized most of the capital of northern Afghanistan's key Kunduz province on Sunday and took another neighboring provincial capital after a monthlong siege. The advances were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country. CBSN's Michael George reports.
Taliban captures first provincial center in Afghanistan, a symbolic victory
The militant group also assassinated a senior government spokesman in Kabul.
WorldView: Taliban intensifies attacks in Afghanistan
The Taliban is ramping up their attacks in Afghanistan amid the U.S. troop withdrawal. A Belarusian activist is found dead in Ukraine. Wuhan will test the entire city's population for COVID-19. A German warship sets sail for the South China Sea. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with more.
Afghan president blames U.S. troop pullout for worsening violence
"There has been relentless gunfire, air strikes and mortars in densely populated areas. Houses are being bombed, and many people are suffering severe injuries," Doctors Without Borders said.
First flight of Afghan evacuees lands in U.S.
A plane carrying over 200 Afghans, mostly interpreters and their families, landed at Washington's Dulles International Airport early Friday morning. It's the first evacuation flight of what the U.S. military has dubbed Operation Allies Refuge, which aims to relocate Afghans who helped the military during the 20-year-long war and are now at risk of reprisals as American troops withdraw. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN AM to discuss.
WorldView: China official meets with Taliban
China's foreign minister met with senior Taliban leaders. Also, an independent inquiry found Malta's government bears responsibility for the murder of a journalist, and the Australian military is being deployed to help enforce a COVID-19 lockdown. Meanwhile, a settlement has been reached in a scandalous class-action lawsuit against a Canadian fertility doctor. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.
First flight of Afghan interpreters fleeing Taliban arrives in U.S.
The initial group consists of roughly 200 people. The former interpreters and others and their families fear Taliban retaliation for helping the U.S. during the war.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist killed in Afghanistan
Reuters says, according to Afghan army, Danish Siddiqui was killed in the crossfire as he covered a battle between Taliban militants and Afghan forces.
WorldView: Deadly floods in Germany
Heavy storms have caused deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium. The U.S. prepares to evacuate Afghan interpreters who aided American troops. Cuba temporarily lifts restrictions on food and medicine imports following civil unrest. CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins "CBSN AM" with these and other headlines from around the world.
Face The Nation: Johnson, Kirby
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Afghanistan’s future as U.S. troops withdraw from the region, federal face mask mandate while traveling, and Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic space flight.
Afghanistan’s future uncertain as U.S. troops withdraw
CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul on the potential threat from the Taliban to Afghanistan.
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