Russia's embassy in Kabul says Ashraf Ghani couldn't fit all the money in the aircraft, and left some behind on the tarmac

US national security adviser, blaming Afghans' unwillingness to fight, says the country fell faster than expected

According to statement from presidential office, hardliner makes remarks in call with outgoing foreign minister; says Tehran wants good relations with neighboring Kabul

Chaos at airfield as desperate Afghans and foreigners try to leave; US officials admit American troops fired in air to dispel crowds; reports of stowaways falling from plane wheels

In series of mistakes, US said to have exaggerated military's numbers, introduced high-tech methods and systems beyond troops' capabilities, ignored high defection rate

Many fear extremists will roll back two decades of rights gains for woman and ethnic minorities while stifling freedoms and punishing those who worked with foreign powers

Al Jazeera airs footage of Islamist fighters inside the palace, as Canada shuts its embassy and Germany begins evacuating diplomatic staff

Spokesman says group will enter talks on forming 'inclusive Islamic government'; chaos grips capital as Westerners, Afghanis attempt to flee

US sends forces to evacuate some embassy personnel after the Taliban seizes control of most of Afghanistan in less than a week

Interior minister says transfer will be 'peaceful'; Afghan troops surrender at Bagram air base; American University employees burn documents to prevent identification of students