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Bodies and prisoners: A look into life under the Taliban

Warning: Graphic violence

Watch: Explosions above Kabul as US evacuates remaining staff

Plumes of smoke rose above the US embassy in Kabul and gunfire was heard around the city, as Taliban militants entered the capital.

Taliban on doorstep of Afghanistan's capital

Terrorist organization has control of most of Afghanistan, ready to march on capital as US prepares to complete its withdrawal.

Watch: Afghan president defiant as Taliban near full takeover

The Taliban are on the verge of achieving something they waited 20 years to complete - a return to power.

Taliban force women from careers

Armed militants ordered women to leave public jobs, saying that they could send male relatives to take their place.

Now that the Taliban has won

The ongoing violence in Afghanistan is one aspect of the brutal Taliban return, but it is also leading to a massive refugee problem. Op-ed.

US to send troops to evacuate embassy staff from Afghanistan

The move comes amid a rapid Taliban advance across the country.

EU official: Taliban now in control of 65% of Afghanistan

As US and foreign troops draw down in the country, the Taliban is making large territorial gains and is aiming to take Kabul.

Taliban kill Afghan gov spokesman, capture provincial capital

Capture of Zarani, capital city of Nimroz province, seen as major blow to Afghanistan's government.

Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal

The major players in the Afghanistan situation would do well to make sure the Taliban keep the idea of an Islamic Emirate at bay. Op-ed.

Afghanistan: Suicide bombing leaves 6 dead, at least 10 wounded

The blast took place in an upscale neighborhood of the city, home to a number of senior government officials.

Watch: Explosions hit fortified neighborhood of Kabul

Footage shows explosions rocking Kabul's fortified 'green zone' during Taliban advance on capital city.

Afghan journalist: No one can 'rein in' the Taliban

A news correspondent from Kabul says the Taliban are an ideological group and those who believe they can be negotiated with are mistaken.

Afghan woman: 'The Taliban and my own family will come for me'

Can we at least save this one woman’s life? Op-ed.

Today's Chamberlain 'will work with the Taliban'

Are we talking about the same Taliban that killed 457 British soldiers and beheaded 17 people just because they sang and danced? Op-ed.

Watch: Taliban militants execute Afghan soldiers

The terrorists appeared to be foreign mercenaries. Warning: Graphic violence

Watch: Afghan officials under Taliban fire during prayer service

At least 3 rockets landed in the direct vicinity of the presidential palace as high-ranking officials took part in services making Eid.

Watch: Body of murdered reporter returned to Afghan officials

The body of award-winning Reuters journalist murdered by the Taliban seen transported to a local hospital in Afghanistan.

Watch: Afghan special forces search for Taliban insurgents

Afghan special forces called on to search for Taliban militants following reports of hundreds of fighters occupying local province.

U.S. vows to 'protect Afghanistan from afar'

The US pledged to provide Afghanistan protection from the Taliban offensive, poised to take over the entire country.

'The Americans destroyed everything before leaving the country'

Afghan troops allege the US withdrew without notifying them, leaving thousands of prisoners behind and a certainty the enemy would return.

With US, NATO out, Taliban crushing opposition en-route to Kabul

Reports of Afghan forces fleeing, deserting their arms without a fight abound as Taliban seem poised to take the capital in coming months.

Watch: Biden snaps at reporters asking about Afghanistan

The US President demanded reporters ask him 'happy questions' before lauding his own accomplishments.

Officer ducks Taliban bullets after vowing 'fight to the end'

Taliban insurgents seizing more territory in a dash for Kabul following international troops pullout from Afghanistan.

Ilhan Omar tells CNN: Jewish Dems not “partners in justice”

After refusing to take back previous offensive comment, Omar fires back with "classic anti-Semitic themes about Jewish clannishness."

U.S. predicts Afghanistan's fall as early as 3 months of now

While the White House remains adamant about its upcoming pullout from the country, the Taliban is already making impressive gains.

Biden tells Afghan leader U.S. to stay out as Taliban advances

The Taliban released footage of local troops laying down arms without a fight as U.S. troops are set to withdraw completely by mid-July.

Watch: Wounded Afghani soldiers flee Taliban onslaught

As U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan, Taliban militants are making a push for the state capital and taking key towns along the way.

Taliban overrunning key districts as American troops pull out

The Taliban offensive continues as terrorists overrun large swathes of Afghanistan with U.S. forces slated to leave by September.

US preparing for Taliban attacks during Afghan withdrawal

Withdrawal dragging past May 1 date Trump WH negotiated with the Taliban, sparking worries attacks on US, coalition forces might resume.

Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan until at least Sep.11

Critics fear that move to ignore deal with Taliban to leave by May 1 may cause renewed attacks on American military still in Afghanistan.

Biden to provide Taliban power-sharing after US pullout?

US troops have been stationed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years but the second they return home, the Taliban is likely to overrun Kabul.

Taliban leader: Biden's only choice is to withdraw troops

Vice News reporter talked to Taliban militants, who urged Biden to follow through with peace deal and remove US troops from Afghanistan.

US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Agreement includes US withdrawal, Taliban commitment not to use Afghanistan as a launchpad for terror attacks against US.

US, Taliban reportedly reach truce agreement

Senior US official says US and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon”.

Afghanistan: Prisoner swap confirmed

Afghanistan announces Taliban prisoner swap to free hostages

Taliban kicked Jews out of prison for arguing too much

The last Jews in Afghanistan argued so much the Taliban kicked them out of prison and stole their Torah.

Trump: Peace talks with Taliban are 'dead'

Trump says US military has dramatically scaled up attacks on Taliban in Afghanistan after his cancellation of talks with the group.

Trump calls off secret summit with Taliban

US President announces he had planned secret summit with Taliban at Camp David but called it off following latest terrorist attack in Kabul.

How the Taliban won over the US Army

Former Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani on America’s endgame in Afghanistan.

The US-Taliban peace agreement

Iranian Taliban members killed in northern Afghanistan

Official: 'Iran involved in security incidents in Afghanistan but this is first time Iranians fight within terrorist groups in Afghanistan.'

Afghan President declares ceasefire with Taliban

Secretary of State says U.S. ready to support direct negotiations between Afghanistan government and Taliban.

Taliban suicide bomber kills three NATO soldiers

Three Czech soldiers killed in attack not far from Gram base in eastern Afghanistan; American soldier and two Afghans wounded.

U.S. strike in Afghanistan targets Taliban leader

U.S. officials confirm American strike in Afghanistan targeted Pakistani Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah, but do not confirm he was killed.

Trump: We won't allow the Taliban to win

Trump urges all countries to take "decisive action" against the Taliban following deadly attack in Kabul.

Florida synagogue officer killed in Kabul hotel attack

Spokesman for ex-Trump adviser who was active in his local Jewish community one of four Americans killed in Taliban terror attack.

Yeshiva graduate missing after Afghanistan hotel attack

American Jew reported missing after Taliban terrorists attack Kabul hotel.

U.S. suspends security aid to Pakistan

State Department announces suspension of security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against Taliban and Haqqani network.

American family of 5 freed after 5-year captivity in Pakistan

US, Pakistani forces rescue family kidnapped by Taliban 5 years ago.

'We will turn Afghanistan into an American graveyard'

Taliban terror group responds to Trump's speech indicating a new 'fight to win' strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia.

Taliban claims to use Russian-issued weapons

Taliban leader claims Russia supplying terrorist group weapons through Iran.

Father of Florida terrorist supports Taliban against US

Seddique Mateen moved to US from Afghanistan, yet calls to imprison current Afghan leaders and praises US's enemies.

US journalist killed in Afghanistan Taliban ambush

David Gilkey becomes first US journalist outside the military killed in Afghan conflict, along with Afghan translator and driver.

Taliban leader Mansour 'likely killed' in US drone strike

US official confirms Taliban head targeted and likely taken out in drone strike in Pakistan along Afghan border.

Taliban splinter claims responsibility for Easter massacre

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar terror organization says it targeted children, Christians celebrating Easter.

Eight ISIS, Taliban recruits joined Galloway convoy to Gaza

Following revelations that ISIS torturer joined George Galloway's 2009 convoy, new report shows he wasn't the only terrorist aboard.

Taliban releases recording to dispel rumors of leader's death

'There is no truth to the rumors that I was injured or killed in [Pakistan],' says man, allegedly Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

Taliban Claims Downing a US Army Plane

Taliban says it shot down military transport plane at key town on route of terror influx from Pakistan; NATO has yet to confirm.

Taliban Admits Publicly to Covering Up Leader's Death

Mullah Mohammed Omar has been dead since 2013, but the group kept a facade to attract more terrorists in the face of NATO forces.