U.S. sending troops to help safely evacuate staff from embassy in Kabul

The decision comes as Taliban forces now control two-thirds of Afghanistan and its second largest city, Kandahar, has just fallen.

• Aug 12, 2021

U.S. citizens urged to leave Afghanistan

The Pentagon is sending 3,000 troops to Karzai International Airport in Kabul to help secure a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy, and the State Department is warning all U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately as the Taliban gains ground. Former Deputy NATO Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan Mark Jacobson joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 06:43

U.S. troops deploying to Afghanistan in 24 to 48 hours

The first U.S. troops sent to help evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan are expected to arrive in the country within 24 to 48 hours. David Martin has more on the operation.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 01:29

FDA to authorize third COVID vaccine dose

The Food and Drug Administration's expected decision to authorize a third coronavirus vaccine dose comes as the White House intensifies its push to vaccinate more Americans and a growing surge in COVID-19 cases. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss this and other headlines from the administration.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 09:10

Challenges for Biden at home and abroad

Though his infrastructure bill passed the Senate in a rare display of bipartisanship, President Biden still needs his frayed caucus to agree on a budget. Meanwhile, as the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, the Taliban is rapidly seizing terriroty. CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's challenges at home and abroad.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 07:27

Taliban take another key city

The Taliban now control two-thirds of Afghanistan, sparking fears the government could fall within months. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 01:48

Taliban gains ground near Afghan capital

The Taliban captured a key city near Afghanistan's capital on Thursday. Ghazni is the tenth provincial capital in the country to fall to the extremist fighters. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul. Then Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times reporter in Afghanistan, joins CBSN to discuss what the loss of this city means for Afghan government forces.

• Aug 12, 2021
• 13:15

Taliban may be executing Afghan troops who surrender, U.S. Embassy says

The reported executions are "deeply disturbing & could constitute war crimes," according to the embassy in Kabul, as the Taliban continue to take territory.

• Aug 12, 2021

WorldView: Caribbean island's leader attacked

The Taliban assassinated a top Afghanistan media official. Meanwhile, anti-vaccine protests turned violent in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the country's prime minister was hit with a rock, and a lesbian family fled Russia after receiving death threats online. Also, 11 people tied to racist abuse were arrested for targeting English soccer players on social media, and Iran swore in a new president. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.

• Aug 6, 2021
• 03:13

WorldView: Taliban seizes 5 Afghan cities

The Taliban has now seized five regional capitals in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, wildfires forced people to flee their homes on the Greek island of Evia, and Chinese tech giant Alibaba fired a manager accused of rape. Also, an American imprisoned in Russia, Paul Whelan, was released from solitary confinement. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those headlines from around the world.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 02:57

WorldView: Taliban takes control of more Afghan cities

The Taliban is taking control of more major cities in Afghanistan. Deadly wildfires burn in Algeria. A Chinese court sentences a Canadian man for spying. Lionel Messi signs for PSG. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with more on these and other world headlines.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 03:10

U.S. intel: Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days

As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence fears that Kabul could fall to the Taliban within 90 days. David Martin has the latest.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 01:58

Afghan government could fall to Taliban within 90 days, U.S. official says

Despite the Taliban's rapid gains, President Biden said Tuesday that he did not regret his decision to withdraw American troops.

• Aug 11, 2021

Taliban gains more control of Afghanistan

Taliban forces in Afghanistan are taking control of Afghani territory as foreign an U.S. troops continue to pull out of the country. Approximately 65% of the country is now occupied by Taliban insurgents. Charlie D'Agata recently returned from Afghanistan where he witnessed the Afghan military first hand.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 01:43

Taliban takes over key Afghan cities

Taliban forces are seizing several cities in Afghanistan as the U.S. plans to withdraw all American troops from the country by the end of the month. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN with a look at the situation on the ground.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 15:22

Taliban gains more ground in Afghanistan

The Taliban is gaining more ground in Afghanistan as troops struggle to battle insurgents on two fronts. Meanwhile, Washington's top envoy said the U.S. won't recognize any Taliban-controlled government if power is taken by force. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the Taliban's offensive, and Mark Jacobson, the former deputy NATO senior civilian representative for Afghanistan and the assistant dean of Washington programs at the Maxwell School, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the U.S.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 08:14

Taliban overruns provincial capitals in Afghanistan

President Biden said he doesn't regret withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. This comes as Taliban forces now control an estimated 65% of the country, including up to seven regional capitals. The State Department said levels of violence in the country are unacceptably high.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 00:23

Taliban advance in Afghanistan as US withdraw

U.S. Military launches airstrikes on Taliban targets as Afghan forces struggle to contain the militants advance across the country ahead of complete US/ NATO troop withdrawal later this month. Charlie D'Agata has the details.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 02:33

Taliban advances in sweeping assault

Afghanistan's provincial capitals are falling to the Taliban like dominoes as the U.S. withdraws from the country. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 01:44

Taliban seize more Afghan territory as relentless offensive goes on

The sweep comes despite condemnations by the international community and warnings from the U.N. that a takeover by the Taliban wouldn't be recognized.

• Aug 9, 2021

Taliban seizes 2nd city in Afghanistan

As violence escalates and the Taliban seize more territory, the U.S. and British embassies in Afghanistan are advising their citizens to leave the country. But leaving isn't an option for most Afghans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Aug 7, 2021
• 01:54

Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan

Taliban fighters seized most of the capital of northern Afghanistan's key Kunduz province on Sunday and took another neighboring provincial capital after a monthlong siege. The advances were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country. CBSN's Michael George reports.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 00:32

Taliban captures first provincial center in Afghanistan, a symbolic victory

The militant group also assassinated a senior government spokesman in Kabul.

• Aug 6, 2021

WorldView: Taliban intensifies attacks in Afghanistan

The Taliban is ramping up their attacks in Afghanistan amid the U.S. troop withdrawal. A Belarusian activist is found dead in Ukraine. Wuhan will test the entire city's population for COVID-19. A German warship sets sail for the South China Sea. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with more.

• Aug 3, 2021
• 03:16

Afghan president blames U.S. troop pullout for worsening violence

"There has been relentless gunfire, air strikes and mortars in densely populated areas. Houses are being bombed, and many people are suffering severe injuries," Doctors Without Borders said.

• Aug 2, 2021

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