US Peace Envoy Looks to Start of Talks to End Afghan WarZalmay Khalilzad was in the region to pave the way for intra-Afghan negotiations.Associated Press
UN Report: Afghan Taliban Still Maintain Ties With al-QaidaIt also noted that the Taliban have helped in the fight against the Islamic State group.Associated Press
Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend TruceTaliban officials say they are considering an extension of the cease-fire.Associated Press
US Envoy Working to Resuscitate Flagging Afghan Peace DealAll were aimed at resuscitating a U.S.-Taliban peace deal signed in February.Associated Press
SEALs Tried to Locate US Citizen Taken by Afghan MilitantsNavy commandos raided a village and detained suspected members of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.Associated Press
US Commander Paints Grim Picture of Taliban Peace DealA full withdrawal in 14 months is called for in the peace plan.Associated Press
Afghan Officials: 40 Civilians Killed in Anti-Taliban RaidAkhund said authorities are investigating reports civilians attending a wedding died in the raid Sunday night in Musa Qala.Associated Press
Taliban Kill 24 at Afghan President’s Rally; Ghani UnhurtEven as the bombs went off in Afghanistan, the Taliban were on the move looking for support.Associated Press
Official: Taliban Overrun 2 Outposts, 15 Soldiers KilledDefense Ministry spokesman Col. Qais Mangal confirmed the attack but refused to discuss casualties.Associated Press