Taliban

Why Afghanistan Is Going To Fall To The Taliban Again

"I'm afraid I don't see how the U.S. can helpfully respond in Afghanistan, at this point."
Byย 

Afghan Troops Recapture Kunduz City Center, Officials Say

Soldiers even removed the Taliban flag from the central square and replaced it with government colors.
By Mirwais Harooni and Kay Johnson, Reuters

Military Backs Keeping U.S. Troops In Afghanistan Beyond 2016

President Obama has promised to have all troops out before he leaves the White House.
By Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, AP

Coalition Forces Engage Insurgents In Combat Near Kunduz

The rules of engagement for U.S. forces remaining in Afghanistan allow them to fight if they are threatened by insurgents.
By Kay Johnson, Reuters

U.S. Airstrikes Back Afghan Efforts To Retake City From Taliban

Afghan forces are also massing around Kunduz for what is likely to be a protracted battle to retake the strategic city of 300,000 inhabitants.
By LYNNE O'DONNELL, AP

HuffPost Rise Morning Newsbrief, September 29

By The Huffington Post

Taliban Holds Onto Afghan City Despite U.S. Airstrikes

U.S. warplanes carried out two airstrikes on Taliban positions, but government ground troops sent to try to retake Kunduz.
By AP

Taliban Seize Northern Afghan City Of Kunduz

And so the war continues...
By Mirwais Harooni and Kay Johnson, Reuters

Taliban Gunmen Kill 16 Inside Mosque, Pakistan Army Says

The brazen morning attack occurred in Pakistan's northwest region.
By RIAZ KHAN and MUNIR AHMED, AP

Hundreds Escape From Afghan Prison After Taliban Attack

Four police guards were killed and seven others were wounded during the attack.
By AP