Afghanistan

Hoshang Hashimi

April 14, 2021 | 4:00 PM

Smart Talk: The way forward in Afghanistan not a simple path

Also on the program: a reduction in COVID testing is causing concern.

By Scott LaMar

Andrew Harnik

Updated: April 14, 2021 | 4:12 pm

‘It’s time to end this forever war.’ Biden says forces to leave Afghanistan by 9/11

The president said he will move to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of an active U.S. military presence in the country.

By Alana Wise and Jason Breslow/NPR

Lolita Baldor

April 13, 2021 | 2:16 PM

Biden administration says it will withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11

The withdrawal will miss a May 1 deadline that had been established by the Trump administration in a deal with the Taliban last year.

By Rachel Treisman/NPR

Drew Angerer

March 17, 2021 | 4:14 PM

U.S. may miss deadline for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, Biden says

The president said it would be “tough” to meet the May 1 deadline agreed to by the Trump administration.

By Brian Naylor and Diaa Hadid/NPR

Qassim Abdul-Zahra

November 16, 2020 | 6:35 PM

White House orders thousands of U.S. troops withdrawn from Afghanistan and Iraq

Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban have seemingly stalled, and violent attacks have risen 50% in recent months.

By Dustin Jones/NPR

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff, Operation Resolute Support

Updated: July 2, 2020 | 2:15 pm

Congressman Scott Perry focuses on leak of intel over possible Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"We don't go accusing individuals or other counties of nefarious and horrific actions that are unverified."

By Tim Lambert

Rahmat Gul

June 30, 2020 | 11:40 AM

Democrats critical of Trump over handling of Russia bounty allegations, ask for more information

"This was a red flag — it either was not waved or the president ignored that wave."

By Alana Wise and Philip Ewing/NPR

Hoshang Hashimi

Updated: June 30, 2020 | 5:40 pm

Congress unites to demand answers from President Trump on Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"The administration's disturbing silence and inaction endanger the lives of our troops and our coalition partners."

By Philip Ewing/NPR

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff, Operation Resolute Support

June 29, 2020 | 5:36 AM

Trump says he was not briefed on Russian bounties because intelligence ‘not credible’

The Washington Post reports the bounties are "believed to have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members," a conclusion based on interviews with captured militants.

By Jason Slotkin and Mark Katkov/NPR

Andrew Harnik

March 2, 2020 | 11:20 AM

Is Pennsylvania ready for coronavirus?

Public health experts are busy planning

By Russ Walker

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