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September 29, 2016

Afghan unity deal expires, but gridlocked government remains

Afghanistan's unity government is expected to remain in place despite the formal expiration on Thursday of the U.S.

September 28, 2016

Afghan official: Airstrike hits house, killing 13 civilians

An airstrike hit a residential building in eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing 13 civilians, an Afghan official said

September 28, 2016

Obama hopeful national anthem protests spark a conversation

Asked by a service member to weigh in on some NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, President Barack Obama said ...

September 24, 2016

Q&A: How NY bomb case shows difficulties for investigators

The man accused in the Manhattan bombing was flagged for an interview with Customs officials in the course of an overseas ...

September 23, 2016

US General: 10 percent of Afghanistan under Taliban control

The Taliban have control over 10 percent of Afghanistan's population and the insurgent group is battling with the Afghan ...

September 23, 2016

Imam in bombing suspect's hometown speaks against violence

An imam spoke against violence and in support of law enforcement during the first Friday prayer service since a local man was ...

September 22, 2016

Afghanistan signs draft peace deal with prominent warlord

Afghanistan's government signed a draft peace deal on Thursday with a designated "global terrorist" after lengthy ...

September 21, 2016

World leaders rage against neighbors on 2nd day of UN debate

World leaders from Pakistan to Ukraine unleashed their regional grievances Wednesday, taking the stage of the U.N.

September 20, 2016

Clinton says Trump gives 'aid, comfort' to ISIS recruiters

Hillary Clinton is accusing Donald Trump of giving "aid and comfort" to Islamic terrorists, declaring his anti-Muslim ...

September 19, 2016

Rahami called 'friendly,' but changed after foreign travels

To neighbors and customers of his family's storefront chicken takeout, Ahmad Khan Rahami was a friendly, quiet presence ...

September 19, 2016

The Latest: Congressman: Bomb suspect asked for visa help

The Latest on explosive devices being found in two states (all times local): 7:30 p.m. A New Jersey congressman says that the ...

September 19, 2016

Clinton says Trump gives 'aid, comfort' to IS recruiters

Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of giving "aid and comfort" to Islamic terrorists Monday, declaring his anti-Muslim ...

September 16, 2016

More than a million refugees have fled South Sudan, UN says

More than one million refugees have fled South Sudan's ongoing civil war, overwhelming aid agencies and creating one of the ...

September 14, 2016

Report: Corruption undermines US efforts in Afghanistan

A U.S. report released Wednesday said that widespread corruption in Afghanistan has undermined efforts to rebuild the country ...

September 08, 2016

US tries rescue mission in Afghanistan, hostages not found

U.S special operations forces launched a rescue mission to retrieve two men kidnapped by insurgents in Afghanistan last ...

September 08, 2016

Taliban push into provincial capital in southern Afghanistan

The Taliban pushed into the capital of Afghanistan's southern Uruzgan province on Thursday, triggering fierce clashes and ...

September 05, 2016

The Latest: Suicide bombing hits residential area in Kabul

The Latest on twin bombings near Afghanistan's Defense Ministry (all times local): 12:50 a.m. An Afghan official says a ...

September 05, 2016

Militants storm charity building in Afghan capital

Militants stormed a building housing an international aid organization in Kabul, provoking an overnight firefight with ...

September 04, 2016

Official: 36 dead in bus-tanker collision in Afghanistan

An Afghan official says at least 36 passengers including women and children have been killed when their bus collided with a ...