U.S.-led coalition says suicide blast hit convoy in Afghanistan

Taliban claims attack on vehicles near southern city of Kandahar; 2 U.S. troops confirmed dead

• Aug 2, 2017

Explosions and gunfire in central Kabul attack

"The explosion was so strong. I was so afraid," said Maryam, a woman crying near the site of the attack

• Jul 31, 2017

Ambassador Crocker explains Taliban reluctance to talk

In and interview with Scott Pelley, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker explains why the U.S. has been unsuccessful in getting the Taliban to the negotiating table.

• Jul 27, 2012
• 01:33

Dozens of Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban assault

U.S. Special Inspector General for Reconstruction (SIGAR) has said casualty rate among Afghanistan's National Security Forces "shockingly high"

• Jul 26, 2017

What to do about the "stalemate" in Afghanistan

As part of our series, Issues That Matter, we take a closer look at America's longest war

• Jul 25, 2017

Dozens killed in suicide car bomb attack

Afghan officials say bus carrying gov't employees targeted as Taliban claims responsibility

• Jul 24, 2017

Marines' new mission

U.S. Marines are returning to Afghanistan to fight for territory they once held. About 350 marines died in Helmand Province fighting against the Taliban since 2001, but within just two years of handing over the province to Afghan forces, in 2014, the Taliban was back in control. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Jul 18, 2017
• 02:10

Record number of Afghan civilians killed in 6 months

United Nations report finds 12% increase in civilians killed by insurgent attacks compared to 1st half of 2016

• Jul 17, 2017

Suicide car bomber hits soldiers lining up outside bank

Many civilians killed in attack targeting troops in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, according to local officials

• Jun 22, 2017

Terror groups battle for bin Laden's cave hideout

ISIS claims to have seized Tora Bora mountain hideout from Taliban in clashes, but Taliban says pretty much the opposite

• Jun 15, 2017

Trump gives Mattis authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan

Move gives Mattis ability to send more troops; Mattis told Congress U.S. isn't winning in Afghanistan

• Jun 13, 2017

Pentagon identifies Americans killed by Afghan soldier

Defense Department says three U.S. soldiers who were fatally shot in Afghanistan were based at Fort Campbell

• Jun 12, 2017

Man, 2 sons allegedly killed in encounter with U.S. troops

U.S. military says no "official allegations" of civilian casualties after attack on convoy, but Afghan official says young boys killed

• Jun 12, 2017

3 U.S. soldiers killed by Afghan commando

Commando opened fire on American troops in an eastern province, killing three

• Jun 10, 2017

Protest near site of Kabul bombing turns deadly

Demonstrators blame government for failing to ensure public security after Wednesday’s blast killed dozens and wounded hundreds

• Jun 2, 2017

U.S. Embassy guards killed, Americans injured in Kabul blast

At least 90 people were killed and 400 wounded in massive bombing that rocked Afghan capital Wednesday during rush hour

• May 31, 2017

Dozens killed, hundreds injured in massive suicide car bombing

U.S. State Department official says 11 American contractors are among those wounded in massive suicide truck bomb attack

• May 31, 2017

The latest on America's longest war

The Taliban now controls roughly one-third of Afghanistan -- more than at any time since 2001, when the war began

• May 25, 2017

ISIS claims deadly attack on Afghan state media

Officials say 7 killed and 18 wounded in explosion, gunfight in eastern province where ISIS has been active

• May 17, 2017

Pentagon seeks to ramp up U.S. role in Afghan war

Proposal expected to hit Trump's desk would change way U.S. troops work in war-torn nation, likely putting them in greater danger and possibly upping numbers

• May 9, 2017

ISIS dealt series of serious blows in Afghan stronghold

Afghan air force pummels militants in same area where joint U.S. raid left top commander dead, along with 2 U.S. troops

• May 8, 2017

Medal of Honor recipient recalls deadly ambush

After several requests for help from his ambushed unit were denied, Dakota Meyer took matters into his own hands, to try and save his trapped comrades in Afghanistan. His efforts earned him the Medal of Honor. David Martin reports.

• Sep 18, 2011
• 14:48

2 U.S. troops killed fighting ISIS in Afghanistan

Army rangers killed in province where earlier this month U.S. dropped massive “mother of all bombs”

• Apr 27, 2017

Taliban attacks U.S. base as Mattis flies into Afghanistan

Defense chief to assess war against extremists as U.S. Marines re-join the fight and Trump admin. mulls sending more troops

• Apr 24, 2017

All-female orchestra plays on despite death threats

“If we stay in the home, the new generation will also stay in the home. If we open the door for other generations, it will be good,” member says.

• Apr 20, 2017

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