Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan. Stream the address live here at 1 p.m. Eastern.
Taliban announce ‘amnesty,’ urge women to join government
The Afghan ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, spoke to The World’s host Marco Werman about the security situation in Afghanistan, and the government’s handling of it.
US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement
Frustrated by a stalled peace process and escalating violence, the US has presented an eight-page draft peace agreement to Afghanistan’s warring sides for review.
Shocked Afghans ask why perpetrators targeted a maternity hospital and a funeral
Twin attacks in Afghanistan on May 12 have left many in the country in shock and wondering when the bloodshed in their country will end.
Analysis: Why the US is to blame for its own defeat in Afghanistan
A deal with the Taliban is the best chance the US has of extracting itself from the morass in Afghanistan. But ensuring the country does not become a failed state yet again will require US support.
Front-runners each claim victory in Afghan election
Incumbent Ashraf Ghani and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah both say they’ve won in the election. A similar situation occurred in 2014.
