Afghan peace talks to go ahead despite prisoner release confusion

The much delayed intra-Afghan talks are set to begin on Saturday, the Afghan government and the Taliban have both confirmed. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be in attendance with President Donald Trump revealing his departure and proclaiming America will "be down to 4,000 soldiers in Afghanistan in a very short period of time." The Afghan government’s delegation of 21 members will be led by Dr Abdullah Abdullah, chairperson of the National Reconciliation Council; Hanif Atmar, acting foreign minister; Salam Rahimi, special representative of the President; and Saadat...