Taliban In Afghanistan
 "Exclusive: Afghanistan's youngest mayor comments on life under Taliban rule")
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Optimism, expectations mark first day of violence cut period in Afghanistan
Many Afghans said they were anxious about what might come next
 "Optimism, expectations mark first day of violence cut period in Afghanistan")
US preparing to sign deal with Taliban on February 29, says Mike Pompeo
Building on an agreement on reducing violence across Afghanistan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday
 "US preparing to sign deal with Taliban on February 29, says Mike Pompeo")
Taliban attack kills 10 members of Afghan armed forces, four injured
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack
 "Taliban attack kills 10 members of Afghan armed forces, four injured")
Taliban meet US peace envoy for first time in Pakistan since 'dead' deal
US officials however have been keen to say there is no resumption of peace talks, at least not now in Islamabad
At least 95 injured in car bomb blast in Kabul ahead of elections
The car bomb exploded near the entrance of a police station in western Kabul around 9:00 am (local time)
 "At least 95 injured in car bomb blast in Kabul ahead of elections")
US seeks assurances from Taliban in day 2 of renewed peace talks
The US, which invaded Afghanistan and toppled the Taliban in 2001, wants to withdraw thousands of troops and turn the page on its longest ever war
Why many children in Afghanistan can no longer afford to attend school
A UN report released last year said that more than 2 million Afghan children aged 6-14 were engaged in some form of child labor
 "Why many children in Afghanistan can no longer afford to attend school")
Afghan Special Forces arrests German military advisor to Taliban in Helmand
Photographs taken by the Afghan military show a man who looks to be in his 40s with a long reddish-brown beard speckled with grey and wearing a black turban
 "Afghan Special Forces arrests German military advisor to Taliban in Helmand")
