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FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2001 file photo, Suhail Shaheen, then Deputy ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, gives an interview in Islamabad, Pakistan. Shaheen, a spokesman for the Taliban said Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, that they are not seeking a monopoly on power in a future administration in Afghanistan but are looking for ways to co-exist with Afghan institutions. The comments were provided to The Associated Press in an audio message from Qatar. (AP Photo/Tariq Aziz)

Peace with the Taliban? Trump warned of Afghan pullout risks

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

FILE - This June 18, 2013 file photo shows the Taliban office in Doha, Qatar. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the Taliban said Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, that they are not seeking a monopoly on power in a future administration in Afghanistan but are looking for ways to co-exist with Afghan institutions. The comments were provided to The Associated Press in an audio message from Qatar. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal, File)

Taliban say they are not looking to rule Afghanistan alone

By KATHY GANNON - Associated Press

Nawid, a 21-year-old student who lost his brother and who was himself wounded in a deadly Taliban suicide attack on the Afghan capital's Green Village neighborhood earlier this month, lies in bed at home during an interview with The Associated Press, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Kabul residents are wary of peace talks with the Taliban, even as Afghan officials express hope that negotiations could lead to lasting peace in their war-ravaged country. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghans wary over talks with Taliban as US cites progress

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2009, file photo, Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation, speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. Khalilzad said Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, that &quot;significant progress&quot; was made during lengthy talks with the Taliban in Qatar and that he was traveling to Afghanistan for more discussions aimed at ending the country's destructive 17-year war. Khalilzad said on his official Twitter account that he wants to build on six days of meetings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

In Kabul, US reports ‘agreements in principle’ with Taliban

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

Pakistan says normalcy returns to former Taliban stronghold

By MUNIR AHMED - Associated Press

Although the Taliban continue attacks in Afghanistan, U.S. diplomats express optimism about reaching a comprehensive agreement to end the 18-year-old war and bring American troops home within 18 months. (Associated Press)

Taliban peace deal, Afghanistan War end in sight

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. Khalilzad arrived in Pakistan on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 on the last leg of a regional tour aimed at finding a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war, which would allow American troops to go home, ending the U.S.'s longest military engagement. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. peace envoy to Afghanistan, claims progress in Taliban peace talks

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Accidental blast kills 5 in Afghan district held by Taliban

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2009, file photo, Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation, speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. Khalilzad said Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, that &quot;significant progress&quot; was made during lengthy talks with the Taliban in Qatar and that he was traveling to Afghanistan for more discussions aimed at ending the country's destructive 17-year war. Khalilzad said on his official Twitter account that he wants to build on six days of meetings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

US envoy claims ‘significant progress’ in talks with Taliban

By RAHIM FAIEZ and KATHY GANNON - Associated Press

In this Jan. 15, 2018, file photo, U.S. Marines stand guard during the change of command ceremony at Task Force Southwest military field in Shorab military camp of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini) ** FILE **

Signs of progress in U.S. talks with Taliban; cease-fire discussed

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, photo, Afghan security forces inspect the site of a Taliban attack in Maidan Shar, capital of Maidan Wardak province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan official said Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, scores of people mostly military personals were killed in the Taliban assault on a military base and a pro-government militia training center a day earlier in the province. (AP Photo)

Dozens of Afghan intel personnel killed in Taliban attack

By Amir Shah and Rahim Faiez - Associated Press

In this Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, photo, Afghan security forces inspect the site of a Taliban attack in Maidan Shar, capital of Maidan Wardak province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan official said Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, scores of people mostly military personals were killed in the Taliban assault on a military base and a pro-government militia training center a day earlier in the province. (AP Photo)

Taliban attack on Afghanistan base kills 45 military personnel, officials say

Associated Press

The Latest: 12 killed in Taliban attack in east Afghanistan

Associated Press

An Afghan man stands inside his destroyed house after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle in the capital Kabul on Monday evening, according to officials. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) ** FILE **

Taliban attack kills more than 100 near Kabul: Reports

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Taliban attack Afghan military base, killing 12

Associated Press

Afghanistan braces for rematch between political rivals

Associated Press

Former Afghan national security adviser announces candidacy

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2009 file photo, Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. Khalilzad arrived in Pakistan on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 on the last leg of a regional tour aimed at finding a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war, which would allow American troops to go home, ending the U.S.'s longest military engagement. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

US peace envoy in Pakistan seeking end to 17-year Afghan war

By KATHY GANNON - Associated Press

Taliban threaten to end talks with US on ending Afghan war

Associated Press

Afghan security forces gather at the site a day after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle in the capital Kabul on Monday evening, according to officials. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4, wounds over 100 in Kabul

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press