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News and updates about Afghanistan
Sharia-Life: A Geo-Political Time Bomb About to Explode
Suicide Bombing Rocks US Consulate in Herat
A Taliban suicide bomber has detonated a huge blast outside the US Consulate in Afghan city of Herat.
A Dollar to a Child to Blow Himself Up
Taliban terrorists are bribing starving eight year old children to plant roadside bombs, act as decoys and to be suicide bombers.
Marine: No Regret for Urinating on Taliban Corpses
Staff Sgt. Joseph Chamblin says he'd do it again: "These were the same guys who were killing our family, killing our brothers."
Kerry Calls on Taliban to Get Peace Talks 'Back on Track'
Secretary of State John Kerry called on the Taliban to get peace talks “back on track,” after the recent breakdown of negotiations.
Report: US, Taliban to Hold Peace Talks
United States and Taliban officials will engage in Afghanistan peace talks Thursday, senior U.S. administration officials said.
Suicide Bomber Strikes Near US Embassy in Afghanistan
A suicide car bomber struck near US embassy in Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least eight people and wounding 20.
Video: Father of Slain US Soldier Speaks Out
Father of slain American soldier: "You can't have world peace if you have people out there who hate us."
Report: Afghan President Confirms Receiving Cash from CIA
Afghan President Hamid Karzai confirmed Monday that his office has received money from the CIA over the past decade.
Kerry: Slain Diplomat 'Smart, Capable, Eager to Serve'
Secretary of State John Kerry paid tribute to American female diplomat who was among six NATO personnel killed in two attacks in Afghanistan
'Prototype al-Qaeda Operative' Charged in New York
Alleged al-Qaeda who plotted a bomb attack against American diplomatic facilities in Nigeria was charged Wednesday in New York.
Five US Troops Die in Afghan Chopper Crash
Five US troops fighting Islamist insurgents in southern Afghanistan were killed in a helicopter crash in bad weather.
Hagel's Visit to Afghanistan Quickly Turns to Crisis Management
Hagel faced inflammatory remarks from Afghan President Hamid Karzai and insurgent bombings during his first visit to the country
Two US Soldiers Killed in 'Insider Attack' on Afghan Base
Two American soldiers in Afghanistan were killed along with several local troops in the latest suspected insider attack
Afghan President Accuses US of Collusion with Taliban
President Karzai has accused the US of colluding with the Taliban to justify its presence in Afghanistan.
Amid Torture Allegations, Afghan President Expels U.S. Soldiers
U.S. special forces were given two weeks to leave a key province after it was revealed that soldiers tortured and killed innocent people
US Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Breaks His Silence
"I shot him, two times in the forehead...He crumpled onto the floor in front of his bed and I hit him again," recalled the SEAL
Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Heroic Soldier
"These men were outnumbered, outgunned and almost overrun," Obama said, as he bestowed the Medal of Honor upon Clinton Romesha
Meditation as the Answer to Healing Post-War Trauma
US war veterans say meditation could help heal the post-war mental disturbances that afflict a growing number of American soldiers.
Obama Moves Ahead with Afghanistan Withdrawal Plans
"Our core objective...is now within reach. Ensuring that Al-Qaeda can never again use Afghanistan to launch attacks against America."
Obama to Meet Afghan Leader Amid Talks of Final Withdrawal
NATO's combat mission will end next year, making the number of US troops left behind crucial to the chances of thwarting Al-Qaeda
Ancient Afghan Papers Shed Light on Jewish Life
Cache of 1,000-year-old documents written by Afghan Jews provides great insight into medieval Jewish life in central Asia.
Afghan Taliban Likens US Exit Strategy to Vietnam
The Taliban likened the impending withdrawal of US-led foreign troops to the end of the Vietnam war.
Suicide Car Bombing at US Military Base in Afghanistan
A suicide car bombing at a US military base in eastern Afghanistan killed at least three Afghans and wounded seven others.
U.S. Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty in Afghan Massacre
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Robert Bales, accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers last March.
Arutz Sheva Visits US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Eisenhower
As tensions with Iran continue, we meet the outgoing air group commander of one of the giant US Navy aircraft carriers situated in the area.
American Doctor Rescued from Taliban in Afghanistan
An American doctor abducted by the Taliban was rescued by coalition forces Sunday in eastern Afghanistan.
Former Neo-Nazi: Joining Taliban was a 'Terrible Mistake'
A former neo-Nazi who joined Taliban and attacked an American base near Afghan-Pakistan border said in court he “made a terrible mistake”.
CBS News Reporter Slams Obama Over Taliban Lie
CBS News reporter Lara Logan lambasts the Obama administration for pushing the "major lie" that the Taliban has been weakened.
Afghan Cleric Offers Reward for Death of Film Producer
An Afghan cleric says he will sell all his properties to pay a reward to anyone killing the producer of "Innocence of Muslims."
Four NATO Troops Killed in 'Insider' Attack in Afghanistan
Four NATO troops were killed Sunday in an insider attack “suspected to involve members of the Afghan police” in southern Afghanistan.
Jordan Asks YouTube to Remove Anti-Islam Video Clips
The Jordanian government has asked YouTube to remove film clips “insulting Prophet Mohammed and hurting the feelings of Arabs and Muslims.”
On Anniversary of 9/11, Al-Qaeda Leader Confirms Death of Deputy
Al-Qaeda leader released a video coinciding with anniversary of September 11 attacks, confirming for the first time the death of his deputy.
Taliban Vows to Kindap and Kill Prince Harry
The Afghan Taliban vowed on Monday to do everything in their power to kidnap or assassinate Britain's Prince Harry.
U.S. Designates Haqqani Network a Terrorist Group
The U.S. State Department on Friday officially designated the Pakistan-based Haqqani a terrorist organization.
Taliban Beheads 17 for Partaking in Music Celebration
Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 civilians, including two women, in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province.
Senior Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed in Afghanistan Strike
A senior Pakistani Taliban leader was killed in a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan's northern Kunar province, the NATO announced Saturday.
First Hand Account of Bin Laden Raid to be Released on 9/11
A new book that provides a detailed, first person account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden is set to be released on September 11.
Terrorists Target Dempsey
Missile Hits US Military Chief’s Plane; Dempsey not On Board
Terrorists attacked the parked plane of US Chief of Staff Martin Dempsey, who was not in the aircraft at the time.
Pakistan Trucks To Roll Again
Clinton Apology To Pakistan Reopens Border Supply Route
An American apology opened the Pakistani gateway to Afghanistan that had been closed after a friendly fire incident.
US-Pakistani Ties Deteriorate
No Reopening Of Supply Routes To Afghanistan Via Pakistan
US relations with Pakistan continue to deteriorate as US negotiation team calls it quits.
NATO Revives Nixon Approach
Can Obama Succeed In Afghanistan Where Nixon Failed In Vietnam?
NATO has made the individual inclination of its member states to leave Afghanistan into a policy
US Secretly Releasing Taliban Fighters
The US has been secretly releasing captured Taliban fighters from detention center in Afghanistan as part of negotiations with insurgents.
Al-Qaeda Coming Back Despite Obama's Claims, Says Expert
Obama said Al-Qaeda was “on a path to defeat,” but expert Seth Jones says he has evidence to the contrary.
Yankees Don't Go Home
Russia's Lavrov Criticizes NATO For Artificial Withdrawal Timing
The NATO Secretary General politely told the Russians to put up or shut up.
Pakistan Taliban Threatens NATO Re-Supply Lines
The Pakistani Taliban has threatened to attack the country's lawmakers if they allow police to reopen NATO supply routes to Afghanistan.
When You're You're Gone
Taliban And Hamid Karzai Compete Over Who Can Snub The Americans
After the Qoran burnings, the killing spree by an American sergeant - and its imminent withdrawal, the US has few friends in Afghanistan.
Karzai Demands NATO Pullback After Murders
Following the murder of 16 Afghans by a US soldier, Afghan president Hamid Karzai wants NATO restricted to its bases and out by 2013.
Panetta Seeks to Defuse Afghan Tensions
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta made a personal appearance in Afghanistan to ease tensions after a US soldier murdered 16.
Afghanistan: U.S. Soldier Murders 16
A U.S. soldier has murdered 16 Afghan civilians, including nine children, in an incident likely to exacerbate existing tensions.
NATO, Western Nations Pull Advisers from Afghan Ministries
Islamic rage and murderous terror attacks have prompted NATO and Western nations to yank their advisers from Afghan ministries.
Taliban Revenge Attack Near NATO Base Kills 9
Taliban kills nine people at an Afghani NATO base and poisons food at a mess hall in revenge for the U.S. soldiers burning the Koran.
Iran Fights Fire with Fire, General Says Burn the White House
An Iranian general says the White House should be burned in response to American soldiers’ burning Korans in Afghanistan.
Video: Afghan Muslims Up in Arms over Koran Burnings by US
The US army has profusely apologized for soldier’s burning Muslim holy books with extremist passages but local Muslims remain angry.
US Forces Assassinate Al Qaeda Chief in Pakistan
US forces have assassinated an Al Qaeda terrorist chief in a targeted air strike in Pakistan.
US Taliban Begin Qatar Talks
US Wants a Peace Agreement with Taliban in Time for Elections
The US has begun talks with the Taliban in Qatar that may produce a prisoner exchange.
Perry: Obama ‘Over The Top’ About Marine Video
Texas Governmor Rick Perry says President Obama is showing 'disdain for the military' with his rhetoric about embarrassing video.
10 Killed in Taliban Raid on Government Office
Three Taliban terrorists raided a government office sparking a firefight before detonating their suicide vests.
Taliban Moves to Open Foreign Office
The Taliban announced it planned to open a foreign office raising the prospect of peace talks between the terror group and the US.