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Taliban Negotiators Go to Moscow After Trump Declares Talks ‘Dead’

KATHY GANNON and JIM HEINTZ / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2019 Russia has been accused of aiding the group as a safeguard against an Islamic State affiliate with ties to a militant group in Central Asia. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

#NeverForget the War in Afghanistan

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 13, 2019 Donald Trump has killed a deal with the Taliban based on the death of one U.S. soldier. But more will die if troops remain in the longest war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Leaves Afghanistan and Pakistan at His Mercy

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Sep 11, 2019 As efforts to end an 18-year conflict come to abrupt end, Islamabad is unable to forge its own path as it works to improve international relations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

18 Years Later, America Vows to ‘Never Forget’ 9/11

KAREN MATTHEWS and JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2019 The observance in Manhattan begins with a moment of silence and bells tolling at 8:46 a.m., the time a hijacked plane slammed into the Trade Center's north tower. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Trump Upended U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks

By CARA ANNA / The Associated Press Sep 8, 2019 The president calls off a meeting with Taliban leaders at Camp David, blaming a car bomb that killed a U.S. service member and 11 others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

President Ties Border Wall to DREAM Act Protections

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 6, 2018 Critics blast Trump for using immigrants as "bargaining chips" to secure funding for his controversial border plan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )