World & Nation
Afghanistan: Although the Islamic regime is harsh, there may be no other group capable of ruling.
Aug. 14, 2000
Pakistan issues financial sanctions against the Taliban just as the militant group is in the midst of a U.S.-led peace process in Afghanistan.
Aug. 22, 2020
It wasn’t clear whether the Taliban’s cease-fire offer would be enough to allow for peace talks with the U.S. to restart.
Jan. 16, 2020
A revitalized Taliban army is drawing recruits from militant groups in Pakistan, including Al Qaeda loyalists, as it fights an escalating guerrilla war against U.S. forces and their allies across the border in Afghanistan.
Aug. 31, 2003
The Taliban says it has control of Panjshir, a province north of Kabul where resisters and remnants of the former government have made their base.
Sept. 6, 2021
The Taliban says it has agreed to a temporary cease-fire nationwide, opening a window during which a peace deal with the United States may be signed.
Dec. 29, 2019
Opinion
Talking to the Taliban
Jan. 9, 2012
Negotiations: Outcome in Kandahar could determine whether tribal struggle follows hand-over of power.
Nov. 18, 2001
Offshoot of the ousted Afghan regime wants to compete in legislative elections. Some say its leaders are moderates, but others are skeptical.
Oct. 22, 2004
Politics
“As far as I’m concerned, they’re dead,” President Trump says of talks with the Taliban. It’s unclear whether he’ll go ahead with planned U.S. troop cuts in Afghanistan.
Sept. 10, 2019