Afghanistan: The way forward
Complete coverage of the bloody insurgency, America's role in the fight, and Afghanistan's future
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Carnage as airstrike hits boy's school in Taliban territory
"I arrived at the scene right after the airstrikes -- it was like a butcher's shop. Everywhere was covered with blood," one witness says
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Suicide attack in Kabul as Afghans mark national holiday
The Persian new year is known in Afghanistan as Nauruz; dozens killed by ISIS bomber on road to Shiite shrine to celebrate
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Mattis says Afghan victory still possible, but not on battlefield
On unannounced visit to Kabul, U.S. defense chief says after 16 years of war, some militants "tired of fighting" and might be reasoned with
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Huge blast kills little girl in Kabul, leaves other kids wounded
At least 15 injured in explosion in Afghan capital, which witnesses say was a suicide car bomb
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Taliban suspected in abduction of dozens, including cops
Insurgents attack police checkpoint and stop bus carrying police in restive Kandahar province
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Millions of Afghans tell court they're war crimes victims
"It is shocking there are so many," rights worker says of statements on alleged atrocities collected by International Criminal Court
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Civilian casualties down, airstrike deaths up in Afghanistan
7 percent increase in people killed, injured by U.S., allied air power -- highest number from airstrikes in single year since 2009
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Rambling Taliban letter has message for "the American people"
Taliban urges Americans to press their government to withdraw from Afghanistan, reminding them that the Afghan war is the longest conflict in which they have been embroiled
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U.S. unleashes 4 days of intense "precision" bombing on Taliban
Military says dozens of guided bombs wielded in "direct effort to destroy insurgent revenue sources, training facilities, and support networks"
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Like Trump, Taliban reject talks, blame U.S. for bloodshed
As extremist group blows up civilians by the dozens, leader tells his followers he won't "sell out" for sake of peace
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At least 11 killed in ISIS attack on military academy
Afghan officials say 2 militants blew themselves up in latest violence by Islamic extremists to hit capital city Kabul
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4 dead in attack on Save the Children office
Afghan officials say gunmen stormed charity's office in Nangahar province, killing guards and civilians as ISIS affiliate claims attack
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Hotel attack in Afghanistan shows danger remains after 16 years of war
A suicide squad of six Taliban fighters terrorized the Intercontinental Hotel for 14 hours before the last of them was killed
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U.S. nationals among Kabul hotel attack victims
Details remain murky 3 days after deadly Taliban siege on popular Intercontinental Hotel in Afghan capital
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Survivors recount horror of Taliban attack on hotel
"It was the worst night of my life," local official says after escaping Kabul siege by jumping out window into a tree
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Taliban-linked cleric out of jail in Pakistan, into hospital
93-year-old Sufi Mohammad volunteered with thousands to fight Americans; his release comes amid spat with Trump
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U.S. identifies soldier killed in likely ISIS firefight
Pentagon says Sgt. 1st Class Mihail Golin was "engaged by enemy small arms fire" in area held by terror group's Afghanistan affiliate
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U.S. service member killed in combat in Afghanistan
Four other American service members wounded in same incident
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Dozens dead, wounded in 3 explosions in Afghan capital
"This gruesome attack underscores the dangers faced by Afghan civilians... No one can credibly claim that Kabul (is) safe," Amnesty International says
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Gunmen storm building near Afghan intel training center
Officials say three militants behind ISIS-claimed assault in Kabul killed and security forces sustained only minor injuries
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U.S. Marines to head home after helping turn tide on Taliban
But as U.S. commander tells CBS News, "there's still lots to be done" in Afghanistan's sprawling Helmand province
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Vehicle accident leaves U.S. soldier dead in Afghanistan
U.S. military says two other troops were injured in incident, which did not involve contact with enemy
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Afghan intelligence: Dozens of al Qaeda figures killed in joint operations with coalition forces
Among the dead is senior leader Omar Khetab, according to a statement by Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security
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Prosecutor wants criminal probe of U.S., CIA personnel
International Criminal Court prosecutor asked judges to authorize an investigation into possible war crimes in Afghanistan
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ISIS claims deadly blast targeting politicians in Kabul
Afghan officials say at least 9 people killed, including two police officers, in attack at wedding hall
Highlights
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U.S. Marines to head home after helping turn tide on Taliban
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Prosecutor wants probe of U.S. personnel for alleged crimes in Afghanistan
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U.S. service member killed in Afghanistan, military says
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Ex-hostage Joshua Boyle says extremists killed daughter, raped wife
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Family rescued from Taliban-linked group returns to Canada
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Rockets hit Kabul airport as U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis visits Afghan capital
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Afghan president outlines U.S. strategy for Afghanistan
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Mattis says over 3,000 additional U.S. troops will deploy to Afghanistan
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The reaction to Trump's Afghanistan strategy
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Trump reveals few specifics in Afghanistan plan
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Top U.S. commander says first new forces will arrive in Afghanistan soon
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Trump outlines new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan
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Commentary -- Trump on Afghanistan: New president, same old dilemma
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President Trump outlines new Afghanistan strategy -- Full transcript
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Americans in Afghanistan to help train fighters
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