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US In Afghanistan
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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
 "US seeks assurances from Taliban in day 2 of renewed peace talks")
During the first three months of 2019, international and pro-government forces were responsible for the deaths of 305 civilians, whereas insurgent groups killed 227 people
 "US kills more Afghan civilians than by the Taliban, other insurgents: UN")
McMaster acknowledged that no one is confident if the Taliban would come back for talks
 "'Winning in Afghanistan' doesn't mean 'creating a state in US image': US")
The real danger would be a Pakistani terror push towards India with Chinese backing.
 "How will Donald Trump's India card play in the Afghan great game?")
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The United States really has no alternatives.
 "Back to nation-building in Afghanistan. Good.")