Afghan girls who survived bomb attack on their school cling to life
Dozens more didn't make it to hospitals after bombs hit the Kabul school - underscoring the widespread instability that U.S. troops are leaving behind.
Afghanistan: The New Reality
At least 11 dead in Afghan blast a day after dozens died in another
The Taliban offered a three-day Muslim holiday truce. Violence has been rising since the U.S. announced it's withdrawing its remaining troops by September 11.
Bomb near school in Afghan capital kills at least 50
Many of those killed were young students, Afghan government spokesmen said.
Afghans "ready to fight" as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn't talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an "organized resistance."
Afghan VP says U.S. wrong to claim al Qaeda beaten in Afghanistan
1st Vice President Amrullah Saleh tells CBS News it was a mistake to negotiate with the Taliban, who remain "shoulder-to-shoulder" with terrorists who attacked the U.S.
Can Afghan women hang onto hard-won freedoms after U.S. withdrawal?
Many fear the Taliban will sweep back to power with U.S. forces gone, but Afghan women have suffered to gain basic rights, and they won't give them up easily.
Final phase of ending America's war in Afghanistan begins
President Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of remaining forces — about 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 NATO soldiers.
"No other option": Afghans brace to fight Taliban without U.S. help
One female Afghan special forces soldier says if the Taliban try to take away her rights after the Americans pull out, they'll have to get through her first.
Inside Afghanistan as U.S. prepares for troop withdrawal
CBS News got rare access to the Afghan military as its soldiers prepare to fight the Taliban on their own.
Trump backs Afghanistan withdrawal, breaking with GOP allies
Mr. Trump called the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan "wonderful and positive."
Lawmakers split — and not along party lines — on Afghanistan plan
While some are praising the decision, others have raised concerns about what leaving could mean for Afghanistan.
Biden announces withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by 9/11
"It's time to end the forever war," President Biden said.
Biden to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by 9/11
All forces will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021, the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Afghan female negotiators push for more representation
The four female members of the Afghan negotiating team in Doha emphasize that a successful peace settlement for Afghanistan require women at the table and in government.
U.S. defense chief visits Afghanistan as troop deadline looms
The defense secretary spent seven hours in the country as the Biden administration reviews when to bring troops home.
Outrage as Afghan capital bans schoolgirls from singing in public
The order by the Kabul Directorate of Education has sparked an investigation by national authorities, and outrage as the country negotiates with the Taliban.
ISIS claims killing of 3 female journalists in Afghanistan
The ISIS claim of responsibility contradicted an accusation by the Afghan government that the Taliban carried out the murders.
Amid spate of murders, Afghan journalists "just want to stay alive"
As the Taliban talks peace, Afghan and U.S. officials say it's using the targeted slaughter of Afghanistan's journalists for leverage.
Deep skepticism as Afghan peace talks set to resume amid U.S. pullout
As Afghan and Taliban negotiators prepare to resume talks aimed at winding down America's longest war, a top Afghan official warns the insurgents "are preparing" for a new one.
"Sticky bombs" kill 2 Afghan officials amid wave of assassinations
Violence has raged across the country, but particularly around the capital, since the Taliban and the government launched peace talks in September.
Afghan forces are on defensive, says former ambassador
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann about national security interests amid the change in administrations.
Australian special forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians
Military chief says "patrols took the law into their own hands, rules were broken, stories concocted, lies told and prisoners killed," and the troops must face justice.
Pentagon drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The move comes days after President Trump replaced his defense secretary.
At least 19 killed in latest attack on an Afghan university
Assault at Kabul University is just the latest in a string of attacks targeting Afghan colleges, and the Taliban says it's not involved this time.
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.
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