McCain, Manchin face-off on Afghan war

The U.S. is spending nearly $100 billion dollars a year in Afghanistan. Scott Pelley talks with Sen. John McCain, R - Ariz., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D - W.V., about their opposing viewpoints on the war.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 3:52

Pentagon on U.S. troop withdrawal strategy

President Obama's strategy for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan is a faster drawdown than many in the Pentagon wanted. But, as David Martin reports, there is little doubt military leaders will publicly support it.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 1:48

Are Afghan security forces ready?

In Afghanistan, there is worry that Afghan security forces are not properly trained and lack the professionalism to take over after U.S. troops leave, Mandy Clark reports.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 1:38

Presidential address on troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

CBS News Special Report: President Obama delivers an address to the nation on his plans to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan by 2014.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 17:26

Obama: "Tide of war is receding"

President Obama commented that Americans can take comfort in knowing that "the tide of war is receding" during his address to the nation on the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 4:01

Obama: Starting drawdown from position of strength

During his address to the nation on the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, President Obama touted the accomplishments of the military effort in the country and noted "we are starting this drawdown from a position of strength."

• Jun 22, 2011
• 3:10

Obama's Afghanistan troop announcement

In his address from the WH, President Obama told the nation that he will begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan next month, and reports Chip Reid.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 2:03

Veterans struggle to find civilian jobs

Unemployment rate higher for veterans

• Jun 22, 2011
• 2:11

Senators on Obama's Afghan drawdown plan

Sen. Bob Corker, R - Tenn., and Sen. Robert Menendez, D - N.J., speak to Erica Hill about President Obama's troop drawdown plan for Afghanistan and what they would like to hear.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 3:43

Obama's Afghan withdrawal address: What to expect

In President Obama will announce his plans to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in his upcoming address to the nation. Bill Plante reports on the latest of what to expect from Mr. Obama's speech.

• Jun 22, 2011
• 3:09

U.S. ambassador chides Afghans

Karl Eikenberry, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, publicly denounced President Karzai's criticism of the American war effort, calling his comments hurtful and inappropriate, reports David Martin.

• Jun 21, 2011
• 3:00

Obama makes decision on troop withdrawal

WH officials say President Obama has made his decision on the amount and pace of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. He will announce it Wed. night, reports Chip Reid.

• Jun 21, 2011
• 2:52

Eikenberry scolds Afghan leadership

In Full: US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry lectures Afghan President Hamid Karzai for painting American forces as occupiers and enemies, June 19th at Herat University.

• Jun 21, 2011
• 12:37

Afghanistan: the beginning of the end?

CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan reports on preliminary peace negotiations between the U.S. and the Taliban.

• Jun 20, 2011
• 3:32

Sec. Gates urges slow drawdown in Afghanistan

The surge of 30,000 troops into Afghanistan succeeded in driving the Taliban out of its strongholds. Now, with his drawdown date fast approaching, President Obama must decide how to handle that success. David Martin reports.

• Jun 19, 2011
• 1:37

Suicide bombers kill 2 in Afghanistan

At least two police officers were killed when suicide bombers attacked a police station near the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.

• Jun 18, 2011
• 0:29

Therapy brings wounded soldiers back to Iraq

A program called "Operation Proper Exit" takes wounded soldiers back to Iraq - to the place where they were injured - as a therapeutic method of validating what they have done for their country. Scott Pelley reports.

• Jun 8, 2011
• 3:40

Report: Afghan aid not worth the money

A new Congressional report finds that American aid to Afghanistan is creating an environment that will be unsustainable when the U.S. pulls its money and its troops. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jun 8, 2011
• 2:46

101st Airborne in Afghan's Patica Provence

With U.S. forces scheduled to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan next month, Mandy Clark reports on the life of members of the 101st Airborne in Patica Province.

• Jun 7, 2011
• 1:57

Karzai takes on NATO

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the Afghan people can no longer tolerate air strikes in his country and warned his government might take unilateral action to prevent further attacks. Mandy Clark reports.

• May 31, 2011
• 1:57

Afghan officials: NATO attack killed women, children

Officials in Afghanistan say a NATO attack aimed at Taliban insurgents hit two civilian homes. Mandy Clark speaks to Russ Mitchell about the attack and where Afghan forces stand as U.S. troops prepare to withdrawal.

• May 29, 2011
• 1:28

Afghan pilot kills 9 Americans

A veteran Afghan military pilot shot and killed eight American servicemen and one U.S. contractor at Afghanistan's Kabul airport. David Martin reports on the latest details of the shooting.

• Apr 27, 2011
• 1:33

At Least 8 Dead in Afghan Suicide Bombing

At least eight people were killed after a Taliban suicide bomber hit a grocery store in Kabul, Afghanistan. A U.S. official said two Americans citizens may be among the dead. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Jan 28, 2011
• 1:30

Teacher Fights for Education in Afghanistan

As part of our continuing series "American Spirit," Mandy Clark profiles 67-year-old Anna Hacker, a woman who hopes her school will give poor Afghani street children a better shot at life.

• Jan 2, 2011
• 1:52

Karzai Denounces Corruption, Promotes NATO

Seeks Community's Support in Taliban Stronghold, Reconciliation With Militants; Urges Afghans to "Bring Dignity Back"

• Jun 13, 2010