U.S. to launch formal peace talks with Taliban
The Obama administration will start formal peace talks with the Taliban on Thursday in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar, the first direct political ...
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US, Taliban agree to hold talks on ending war in Afghanistan; Obama says process won’t be easy
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in ...
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Afghan forces took control of security across the country on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as US-led combat troops prepare to withdraw after 12 ...
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US and Taliban to start talks in Qatar office
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 ...
US, Taliban to start talks on ending war in Afghanistan
In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution...
House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War
Tom Hayden The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.
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Karzai says Afghan forces have taken the lead
U.S., NATO partners will now serve primarily as backup, a key milestone in 12-year war, as Karzai says he'll restart peace talks with ...
The Taliban Agree to Talk
While a public declaration of being interested in negotiating peace is a breakthrough of sorts, any real progress remains a long ...