Americans killed in attack

U.S. officials said Tuesday American citizens were among those killed in a Taliban attack on a hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, over the weekend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.

• Jan 23, 2018
• 2:09

Kabul hotel siege ends

An assault on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel left at least 19 people dead, including 14 foreigners, Ministry of Interior spokesperson Nasrat Rahimi told CBS News. The heavily guarded luxury hotel is popular among foreigners and Afghan officials.

• Jan 21, 2018
• 2:50

Attack at Kabul hotel

Gunmen stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, killing at least five people, and setting off a 12-hour gun battle as frantic guests tried to escape from fourth and fifth-floor windows.

• Jan 21, 2018
• 1:13

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.

• May 10, 2021

Bomb near school in Afghan capital kills at least 50

Many of those killed were young students, Afghan government spokesmen said.

• May 9, 2021

Kabul bombing leaves deadly aftermath

It's been an incredibly tough day for some families in Kabul, Afghanistan, where parents have been burying their young who were killed in a bombing attack outside a school. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• May 9, 2021
• 1:58

Kabul attack

At least 41 people were killed in explosions that hit the western part of Kabul on Wednesday. ISIS claimed responsibility, sparking concern about future attacks in Afghanistan. Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell explains what the U.S. can do to fight the extremist group.

• Dec 28, 2017
• 2:08

Afghanistan bombings

CBS News' Barry Petersen reports on the deadly blasts that have killed civilians and spread fear through Afghanistan's capital.

• Dec 28, 2017
• 1:59

Afghanistan plan

President Trump said he'd send more troops to Afghanistan, but failed to provide a specific number or timeline. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN from the White House, while CBS foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul.

• Aug 22, 2017
• 10:08

Deadly Kabul blast

Afghanistan's capital was hit by one of its worst attacks since 2014 on Wednesday. At least 90 people were killed and around 400 were injured in a suicide bombing. The blast hit close to the German embassy, and not far from Afghan government buildings. Debora Patta reports.

• May 31, 2017
• 2:02

Kabul explosion

CBS News' Debora Patta reports on a car bombing that killed at least 80 and injured hundreds in Kabul, Afghanistan.

• May 31, 2017
• 2:18

Massive suicide car bomb in Kabul

Afghanistan's capital was thrown into chaos Wednesday by one of its worst terror attacks in years. A huge suicide car bomb killed at least 80 people and injured hundreds more. The explosion went off just outside an area known for its intense security near the presidential palace as well as a large number of embassies. Debora Patta reports.

• May 31, 2017
• 2:50

U.S., NATO troops begin Afghan pullout

U.S. and NATO troops have started pulling out of Afghanistan. The 20-year war cost about $2 trillion and tens of thousands of lives. But the violence in the country continues. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul with the latest.

• May 1, 2021
• 2:46

Tooting his own horn

David Bilger, a musician with the Philadelphia Orchestra, has been mentoring 17-year-old Baset Azizi, even though Baset lives 7,000 miles away, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The story of how this young trumpet player connected with Bilger is as unlikely as what happened once their lessons, conducted across the Internet, progressed. Steve Hartman reports.

• Oct 9, 2016
• 2:27

American University attack

An attack was carried out at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul Wednesday evening. Cathy Whitehead from Tolonews describes the attack from Kabul.

• Aug 24, 2016
• 7:32

American University attacked

Militants launched an attack on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion and gunfire at the school, which has around 1,000 students enrolled. U.S.-backed Afghan security forces were responding to the situation.

• Aug 24, 2016
• 0:54

U.S. professor kidnapped

An American is one of two university professors kidnapped in Afghanistan. The unidentified victim was traveling with an Australian colleague in Kabul Sunday night when they were abducted. They are professors at the American University of Afghanistan. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Aug 8, 2016
• 1:26

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the federal government for information about one of the CIA's detention centers in Afghanistan

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the federal government for information about one of the CIA's detention centers in Afghanistan. An official referred to this particular black site as a "dungeon." With more, CBS' Paula Reid joins CBSN from Washington, D.C.

• Apr 14, 2016
• 3:52

In Chicago, at least 74 people overdosed on heroin over a period of three days

In Chicago, at least 74 people overdosed on heroin over a period of three days. Officials think the drug was mixed with a powerful painkiller. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Oct 4, 2015
• 2:03

Doctors Without Borders says 22 people were killed after one of its hospitals in Afghanistan was hit by an airstrike, which they blame on U.S. forces

Doctors Without Borders says 22 people were killed after one of its hospitals in Afghanistan was hit by an airstrike, which they blame on U.S. forces. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Oct 4, 2015
• 1:59

A car bomb exploded at the parliament building in Kabul as lawmakers were meeting to confirm a new defense minister

A car bomb exploded at the parliament building in Kabul as lawmakers were meeting to confirm a new defense minister. After a two-hour battle, seven Taliban militants and two civilians were killed. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Jun 22, 2015
• 1:58

Two people were killed and 28 wounded in the attack

Two people were killed and 28 wounded in the attack. A suicide bomber set off explosives that rocked the building, and gunmen tried, but failed, to storm the complex. Charlie D'Agata reports from London.

• Jun 22, 2015
• 1:30

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan confirmed one American was among those killed by gun offensive in Kabul.

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan confirmed one American was among those killed by gun offensive in Kabul. CBSN's Vinita Nair has the report on the violence.

• May 13, 2015
• 0:25

Indira Ghandi Children's Hospital is the only well-equipped facility of its kind in Afghanistan

Indira Ghandi Children's Hospital is the only well-equipped facility of its kind in Afghanistan, but there aren't nearly enough beds, nurses or doctors to cope with the overwhelming needs of its young patients.

• Jan 30, 2015
• 1:01

John Kerry plans to go to Kabul to meet with both leading presidential candidates and urge them to form a new unity government

Secretary of State John Kerry plans to go to Kabul to meet with both leading presidential candidates and urge them to form a new unity government. Kerry is calling for a full investigation of the alleged election fraud. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Jul 8, 2014
• 1:19

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