Violence overshadows Afghan peace talks
Deadly violence is gripping Afghanistan despite ongoing peace talks. Lyce Ducet, from our partners at BBC News, is there following the latest developments.
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U.S. and Taliban to "re-set" as carnage escalates in Afghanistan
Despite an agreement to reduce violence, the Taliban launched an offensive, met by devastating U.S. air power. Now a U.S. envoy says both sides have agreed, again, to pull back.
The Taliban on Trump: "We hope he will win the election"
President Trump's reelection bid received a vote of support Friday from an entity most in his party would reject: the Taliban.
H.R. McMaster on Trump's Afghanistan policy
"He, in effect, is partnering with the Taliban against, in many ways, the Afghan government," McMaster said of the president's plan in Afghanistan. See the full interview with the former National Security Adviser, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
McMaster says Trump's Afghanistan policy makes U.S. less safe
"He, in effect, is partnering with the Taliban against, in many ways, the Afghan government," McMaster said of the president's plan in Afghanistan. See the full interview with the former national security adviser, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Afghan and Taliban leaders hold first meeting
Historic, high-stakes peace talks are underway between the Taliban and Afghanistan officials in Qatar. The two sides are trying to negotiate an end to nearly two decades of war. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London with the latest developments.
What do the Taliban want out of the long-awaited "Intra-Afghan" talks?
It took years of cajoling by Washington to get the insurgents to agree to sit down with Afghan officials. They say they're ready "to be nice this time."
Pompeo meets with Taliban political chief as Afghanistan peace talks begin
Protection of rights, particularly women's, will be high on the peace talks agenda.
Afghan government and Taliban begin peace talks
The Afghan government and the Taliban met Saturday in Doha, Qatar, for the start of peace talks to end more than 40 years of war between the two parties. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attended the opening ceremony.
U.S., Australian hostages released by Taliban
The Taliban said it has freed two hostages who had been held captive by the terrorist group for more than three years. American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks, who are professors lecturing at the American University of Afghanistan, were reportedly released to American forces in exchange for three senior insurgent leaders. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
WorldView: Australia bushfires and more
A New South Wales volunteer firefighter dies battling bushfires, raising the death toll to 10, with no end in sight for beleaguered Australians. The U.S. military has bombed five targets across Iraq in Syria in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. And the Taliban says it has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire, despite recent reports. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London.
Coronavirus raises concerns at next Olympics
Some of the athletes and coaches participating in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo are concerned what will happen if the coronavirus keeps spreading. Also, there have been clashes between the Taliban and Afghan government forces despite word from U.S. officials that there may be a breakthrough in peace talks, and the entire board of the group behind what's known as the French Oscars has resigned en masse. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM with those stories.
Taliban denies attack on prominent actress, director and cop
Saba Sahar, an actress, film director, high-ranking police officer, women's rights campaigner and critic of the Taliban, was hit by four bullets.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his decision to free 65 suspected militants is of no concern to the U.S.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his decision to free 65 suspected militants is of no concern to the U.S. Major Garrett reports from the White House, where officials say they are, "disappointed."
The Taliban ambushed a popular restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan. Twenty-one people were killed, including three Americans
The Taliban ambushed a popular restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan. Twenty-one people were killed, including three Americans. CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on the Americans.
A suicide bombing at a restaurant popular with foreigners in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 21 people, including three Americans. The Taliban has claimed responsibility and says the attack was a reprisal for an air strike that killed civilians
A suicide bombing at a restaurant popular with foreigners in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 21 people, including three Americans. The Taliban has claimed responsibility and says the attack was a reprisal for an air strike that killed civilians. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Afghanistan frees dozens more "dangerous" Taliban prisoners
Long-awaited "intra-Afghan talks" look increasingly likely as government starts releasing final group of insurgents under deal hashed out by U.S.
Norah O'Donnell spoke with the young activist
One year ago, Malala Yousafzai was recovering from an attempt on her life by the Taliban. Now, she is among the most famous girls in the world as she lobbies for education. Norah O'Donnell spoke with the young activist.
A car packed with explosives rammed a security post in Kabul where tribal leaders will meet with U.S. officials next week to discuss a security agreement
A car packed with explosives rammed a security post in Kabul where tribal leaders will meet with U.S. officials next week to discuss a security agreement. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The Taliban in Pakistan selected Mullah Fazlullah as their leader after a U.S. drone strike killed his predecessor
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Mullah Fazlullah, who ordered the 2012 attack on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai.
ISIS-claimed attack on Afghan prison leaves dozens dead
It also resulted in the escape of hundreds of inmates in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan.
U.S.-Taliban deal brings little respite for battered Afghan civilians
U.S. and its allies have significantly reduced operations and been blamed for very few civilian casualties this year, but the Taliban's deadly fight rages on.
"Many civilians" said to be among victims of Afghan airstrike
Witnesses say family and friends had gathered to welcome a freed Taliban militant home when aircraft attacked, killing "many civilians."
Teen girl kills Taliban attackers with dad's AK-47 after parents slain
Qamar Gul grabbed the rifle her father taught her to use and turned it on the militants who broke into their home.
Trump says Taliban peace talks are "dead"
Donald Trump says peace talks with the Taliban are "dead." He had planned to hold a secret meeting at Camp David over the weekend in an effort to reduce U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the fallout from these failed talks.
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