Key Negotiators Absent as Afghan Peace Talks in Doha Start Slow | Negotiators on both sides accused of putting personal interests before talks

No Progress in First Three Days of New Intra-Afghan Talks | Neither side showing flexibility after return to Doha

Afghan President Ghani Blames Taliban for Civilian Deaths in Airstrikes | Says Taliban’s use of houses is main reason for deaths

NDAA amendment seeks to block Afghan troop drawdowns

Local Officials: Afghan Air Strikes Kill 18 Civilians | Slain were all members of same family

Thousands of Families Flee Fighting in Kandahar | Provincial capital packed to overflowing with displaced persons

Taliban Overrun Base in Kunduz, Six Afghan Troops Killed, Five Captured | Kunduz Province continues to be heavily contested

Afghan Peace Talks Set to Resume in Doha | US hopes for tangible progress in latest round of talks

Afghan Military Claims at Least 60 Taliban Killed in Helmand Attacks | Taliban district chief, commander reported among the slain