Acting Pentagon chief pays unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Pat Shanahan says he has received no order to cut U.S. troop level, a move demanded by Taliban in preliminary peace talks
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Taliban claims U.S. agreed to major Afghan withdrawal in 2 months
Negotiators for Islamist insurgent group say White House envoy promised half of U.S. forces would come out by end of April
Trump on fight against ISIS, "endless wars"
During the State of the Union, President Trump said it's time for U.S. forces in the Middle East to come home. He said, "Great nations do not fight endless wars." He also addressed talks in Afghanistan to reduce the U.S. military presence.
Taliban talks reconciliation, ex-U.S envoy says don't trust them
U.S. envoy has said "draft" framework agreed with Taliban but former U.S. officials warn the group will say anything to bring about American withdrawal
U.S. and Taliban hold Afghanistan peace talks
The U.S. and Taliban leaders appear to be making progress toward a peace deal which could finally end the 17-year war in Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN to discuss why this round of talks is so significant and what's at stake if U.S. troops leave the war-torn country.
U.S., Taliban agree in principle on Afghan peace talks
U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed in principle on key issues for a peace deal, a top U.S. envoy said. Markos Kounalakis, a foreign affairs correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers and a visiting fellow at Hoover Institution, joins CBSN to discuss.
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U.S. in talks with Taliban
There is a possible breakthrough in talks to end America's longest war. Negotiators for the U.S. and the Taliban have agreed in principle on key issues. U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan in return for promises that Afghan territory not be used by terrorists. But former acting director of the CIA Michael Morrell said by withdrawing troops, al-Qaida would become a threat again.
Analysis: "No good choices" in talks with the Taliban
Negotiators for the U.S. and Taliban have agreed in principle on key issues
U.S. and Taliban "draft" a deal with Afghan leader on sidelines
Top American envoy confirms "draft of a framework" reached with militants, as Afghan president urges "serious talks" involving his government
U.S. and Taliban report "progress" in talks; no agreement announced
President Trump ordered the Pentagon in December to begin planning a major drawdown of the nearly 7,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Taliban kills Afghan forces as it resumes truce talks with U.S.
Devastating attack on military compound comes as Taliban confirms new talks with U.S., which it says are focused on negotiating U.S. withdrawal
California man killed in Taliban truck bombing in Afghanistan
Manoharan "Paul" Kamaleson, 55, was in the country working alongside an NGO on development when the blast tore through compound in Kabul
Taliban kill 15 more Afghan forces as U.S. eyes major withdrawal
The Islamic extremists have carried out near daily attacks on Afghan security services, and now half of those forces' vital American allies are expected to pull out
Dozens killed in militant siege in Kabul
A suicide bomber and multiple gunmen attacked a government building in Afghanistan's capital Monday, killing at least 43 people. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
Are the Taliban winning in Afghanistan?
Pentagon officials say they have been ordered to begin planning a troop drawdown in Afghanistan
Taliban says U.S. talks focused on prisoner swap, U.S. withdrawal
U.S. peace envoy calls 3-day negotiations "productive," as Taliban says no breakthroughs but key points of potential deal taking shape
Wife of charged ex-Green Beret speaks out
Former Green Beret Matthew Golsteyn is accused of murdering a suspected Taliban bomb maker in Afghanistan and could face the death penalty if convicted. Now the case has gotten the attention of the president. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Wife of ex-Green Beret charged with murder would welcome Trump pardon
"It is fabulous that it got the president's attention and if that's who has to step in to fix is and make it right, so be it," Julie Golsteyn said
3rd round of U.S.-Taliban talks start without Afghan government reps.
Change of venue for ongoing efforts to negotiate a roadmap for peace in Afghanistan, without any Afghan government negotiators
Leaving Afghanistan would cause "greater problem" says former senior CIA paramilitary officer
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Phil Reilly tells host Michael Morell that U.S. presence is needed to prevent Taliban from regaining outsize power
3 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan
A roadside bombing in Afghanistan left three American service members dead. The bombing took place in the Ghazni province, where U.S. forces have battled the Taliban for months. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Deadly bombing in Afghanistan kills 3 Americans in worst loss of life this year
The bombing happened in an area where U.S. Special Forces have been working with Afghan commandos
Bomb kills 3 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan
The U.S. military says three American service members have been killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's eastern Ghazni province. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata discusses the ongoing conflict there.
Irate Pakistan says Trump's remarks may "undermine" Afghan peace efforts
After Trump accuses Pakistan of letting Osama bin Laden hide out while taking U.S. aid money, top diplomat warns "vital cooperation" could be affected
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