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Watch: Taliban warns of 'consequences' if withdrawal delayed

A spokesperson for the Taliban quoted US President Biden as the source for the Aug 31st withdrawal date.

Watch: Taliban warns of 'consequences' if withdrawal delayed

Reports: CIA head held 'secret talks' with Taliban leader

Reports did not specify what the high-level meetings were about.

Reports: CIA head held 'secret talks' with Taliban leader

Afghan resistance fighters surrounded, vow to 'fight to the end'

Taliban fighters have recaptured three districts liberated by resistance forces and now surround the Panjshir Valley.

Afghan resistance fighters surrounded, vow to 'fight to the end'

Biden: US 'on track' to leave Afghanistan by August 31

President Biden says timeline for Afghanistan withdrawal is dependent on cooperation from the Taliban.

Biden: US 'on track' to leave Afghanistan by August 31

Report: 'Friendly fire' incident at Kabul airport

An unknown sniper fired at former Afghan soldiers at Kabul airport, resulting in friendly fire between coalition soldiers.

Report: 'Friendly fire' incident at Kabul airport

From mujahedeen to national leader: Who is Taliban's spokesman?

After more than 20 years in exile, Taliban's legendary co-founder has returned home to head the group's efforts uniting the country.

From mujahedeen to national leader: Who is Taliban's spokesman?

UN human rights chief: Taliban carrying out 'summary executions'

The U.N. human rights chief quoted 'credible reports' of serious violations committed by the Taliban.

UN human rights chief: Taliban carrying out 'summary executions'

Watch: Iranian TV host accuses Taliban of despicable crimes

Taliban spokesman tells Iranian TV host that most accusations against his country stem from 'Western propaganda.'

Watch: Iranian TV host accuses Taliban of despicable crimes

Anti-Defamation League calls on Twitter to ban Taliban accounts

With Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, ADL urges Twitter and other social media giants to take action and ban the terrorist group.

Anti-Defamation League calls on Twitter to ban Taliban accounts

Watch: Taliban leader calls for good relations with Iran

Taliban official Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa tells Iranian TV he is looking to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic.

Watch: Taliban leader calls for good relations with Iran

Taliban issues stark warning to US - 'Countless lives at risk'

Republican rep. slams the Biden Administration's Afghanistan exit strategy and weighs in on evacuation of thousands of Americans.

Taliban issues stark warning to US - 'Countless lives at risk'

US, German forces in firefight at Kabul airport

1 Afghan guard killed in gun battle at Kabul airport as scramble to leave Afghanistan continues.

US, German forces in firefight at Kabul airport

Mayor of Kabul: Taliban want me to stay on the job

Kabul’s Mayor appears to be keeping his post, says that things there are 'returning to normal' in wake of the Taliban takeover.

Mayor of Kabul: Taliban want me to stay on the job

7 crushed to death in stampede at Kabul airport

US planes perform dive-bomb landings in response to IS threat in Afghan capital.

7 crushed to death in stampede at Kabul airport

Tucker: Afghan soldiers were on drugs most of the time

Tucker Carlson reveals rumors that the Afghan army was mostly illiterate, would flee their posts if pay failed to arrive.

Tucker: Afghan soldiers were on drugs most of the time

Report: Jihadi militia recaptures 3 districts from Taliban

According to reports, Pol-e-Hasar, Deh Salah and Banu districts in the Baghlan Province have fallen to an anti-Taliban group.

Report: Jihadi militia recaptures 3 districts from Taliban

Anti-Taliban guerrilla group taking shape

A group led by 2 prominent anti-Taliban commandos rumored to be formed in a province has never been conquered by foreign forces.

Anti-Taliban guerrilla group taking shape

Afghan soccer player falls to death from US plane leaving Kabul

A young soccer player who'd been part of the country's national team fell to his death trying to stow away on a US military plane.

Afghan soccer player falls to death from US plane leaving Kabul

Western response to Taliban takeover is like a comic movie

“The world is watching you," warned Nancy Pelosi to the worried Taliban. Did you see them shake with fear? The West is hallucinating. Op-ed.

Western response to Taliban takeover is like a comic movie

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

'Biden could face hostage crisis worse than Tehran'

Senator Tom Cotton: BIden's "catastrophic miscalculation" could cause Afghanistan to resemble Tehran in 1979.

'Biden could face hostage crisis worse than Tehran'

Washington Post claims Taliban incite less violence than Trump

Report alleges that, unlike Trump, Taliban are not banned from Twitter because they keep up with "evolving boundaries of taste and content."

Washington Post claims Taliban incite less violence than Trump

Taliban fire at Afghans celebrating country's Independence Day

Taliban militants documented opening fire on crowds celebrating the country's Independence Day throughout the nation.

Taliban fire at Afghans celebrating country's Independence Day

Nasrallah: Afghanistan should serve as a lesson to Israel

Hezbollah leader: Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is the "moral downfall of America".

Nasrallah: Afghanistan should serve as a lesson to Israel

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees to UAE

UAE Foreign Ministry says it has welcomed Ashraf Ghani and his family after he fled Afghanistan 'on humanitarian grounds.'

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees to UAE

Taliban official 'didn't mean' to do interview with Israeli TV

Taliban spokesman says he was unaware of interviewer's identity after appearing on Israeli news channel.

Taliban official 'didn't mean' to do interview with Israeli TV

Report: US has no plan to evacuate Americans outside of Kabul

Questions are being raised about the safety of Americans unable to travel through Taliban checkpoints to reach the Kabul airport.

Report: US has no plan to evacuate Americans outside of Kabul

Taliban: Don't ask us about censorship - ask Facebook

Taliban spokesman asked whether his government will honor free speech, responds that 'This should be asked to Facebook.'

Taliban: Don't ask us about censorship - ask Facebook

Are Taliban fighters forcing young girls to marry them?

'Horrors in the streets': Taliban already suspected of carrying out mass human rights atrocities.

Are Taliban fighters forcing young girls to marry them?

Taliban era: China and Russia set up base while others pull out

While Western nations rushed to evacuate their citizens and local staff, Russia and China assured the Taliban of their cooperation.

Taliban era: China and Russia set up base while others pull out

Erdogan has a warm spot for the Taliban

It is no coincidence that the only embassy of a NATO member country left open in Kabul is Turkish. Op-ed.

Erdogan has a warm spot for the Taliban

Iran: 'We will cooperate with the Taliban'

Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says America has lost the war in the region and will not be able to exert additional pressure.

Iran: 'We will cooperate with the Taliban'

In 1st appearance, Taliban leaders promise amnesty, freedom

In their first press conference since taking over, Taliban leaders vowed amnesty for all who had worked with the US & women's rights.

In 1st appearance, Taliban leaders promise amnesty, freedom

'Time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace!' says Donald Trump

Trump claims he would have been 'far more successful.' Has the US really squandered what it paid for 'in blood, sweat, and tears?'

'Time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace!' says Donald Trump

Watch: Biden blames Afghan government for stalled evacuation

Biden warned the Taliban against targeting American troops carrying out evacuation attempts in the country.

Watch: Biden blames Afghan government for stalled evacuation

Pentagon asked: 'Any vestige of 300,000 Afghan security forces?'

See what Press Secretary for Dept. of Defense had to say when asked about the 300,000 US-trained Afghan forces remaining in the country.

Pentagon asked: 'Any vestige of 300,000 Afghan security forces?'

Last Jew in Afghanistan vows to stay despite Taliban takeover

While Afghans scramble to flee Kabul from the Taliban, a few have chosen to stay behind despite being able to leave years ago.

Last Jew in Afghanistan vows to stay despite Taliban takeover

Chinese media: America betrayed, failed its allies

Arabic speaking Chinese TV host said the American withdrawal from Afghanistan proves the US is a 'Paper Tiger.'

Chinese media: America betrayed, failed its allies

State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'

Spokesman for State Department said the Taliban had promised safe passage of American civilians as well as those from other countries.

State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'

Pence: Biden showed weakness toward the Taliban

Former Vice President rips Biden over his handling of Afghanistan.

Pence: Biden showed weakness toward the Taliban

Ex-CIA director: Afghanistan is 'Dunkirk moment' for US

Former commander of US forces in Afghanistan: We created a catastrophe for the Afghans who supported us.

Ex-CIA director: Afghanistan is 'Dunkirk moment' for US

Watch: Afghans Prepare for Life Under Taliban Rule

Taliban attempts to calm citizens' fears as the Islamist group assumes power again in Afghanistan.

Watch: Afghans Prepare for Life Under Taliban Rule

Taliban bursts out laughing at prospect of female politicians

Taliban bursts out laughing when asked if they would be willing to accept democratic governance that voted in female politicians.

Taliban bursts out laughing at prospect of female politicians

Haley vs. Biden: The terrorists are getting what they wanted

Nikki Haley, former US amb., slams Biden administration for giving the Taliban what it wanted, making America less safe than it was.

Haley vs. Biden: The terrorists are getting what they wanted

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

Hamas welcomes Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Hamas says Taliban takeover of Afghanistan proves that "the Palestinian people will achieve victory."

Hamas welcomes Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Biden: I stand behind my decision to withdraw troops

US President: We will continue to support the Afghan people, our military action in Afghanistan should have ended long ago.

Biden: I stand behind my decision to withdraw troops

Concern for Afghanistan's last Jew

Zabulon Simantov had pledged to leave Afghanistan after the High Holidays. His fate is unknown after Taliban seize Kabul.

Concern for Afghanistan's last Jew

UN calls for end to violence in Afghanistan

Security Council releases statement calling on all sides to respect human rights and negotiate after Taliban seizes control of country.

UN calls for end to violence in Afghanistan

Rashida Tlaib: US backed Taliban - before it existed?

Squad rep. claims in a tweet that America backed the Taliban in the 1980s but many point out that the group was founded in 1994.

Rashida Tlaib: US backed Taliban - before it existed?

Taliban tells female CNN reporter to 'stand to the side'

CNN's Clarissa Ward visits the capital of Afghanistan, now under Taliban control.

Taliban tells female CNN reporter to 'stand to the side'

'US to be generous in resettling Afghans in our country'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls for doors to be open for Afghanis fleeing the Taliban to seek refuge.

'US to be generous in resettling Afghans in our country'

2 killed falling from US plane fleeing Afghanistan

Desperate Afghanis chase, cling to US military aircraft as it takes off from Kabul airport amid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

2 killed falling from US plane fleeing Afghanistan

Kabul Mayor: US withdrawal from Afghanistan 'not brave'

Mayor of Afghanistan capital says history will judge American pullout cruelly after city seized by the Taliban.

Kabul Mayor: US withdrawal from Afghanistan 'not brave'

'Not everyone's going to make it out' says UK Defence Secretary

Pandemonium at Kabul airport as frantic Afghans & foreign nationals attempt to flee Taliban regime.

'Not everyone's going to make it out' says UK Defence Secretary

UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General urges Taliban and all other parties to exercise the “utmost restraint” in order to protect lives in Afghanistan.

UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan

US lowers flag on its embassy in Kabul

Embassy staff relocated staff to airport, where US forces are taking over air traffic control.

US lowers flag on its embassy in Kabul

Taliban declares the war in Afghanistan over

Taliban spokesman: We will not allow anyone to use our lands to target anyone, and we do not want to harm others.

Taliban declares the war in Afghanistan over

Blinken: This is manifestly not Saigon

Secretary of State defends Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

Blinken: This is manifestly not Saigon

Taliban triumph in Afghanistan

Taliban to declare: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Foreign embassies evacuating staff under fire as airport, sole remaining exit-route from Kabul, is attacked by fighters.

Taliban to declare: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan