Sayed Sadaat tells Kan broadcaster he's improving his German in hopes of getting government position; urges world to recognize Taliban government, EU to accept more Afghan refugees

US president will need to deal with the some 200 Americans and thousands of Afghans left behind, the resettlement of tens of thousands of refugees, and internal scrutiny

Also rendered useless were armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system worth millions of dollars that could not be dismantled in time

'I am very happy that after 20 years of jihad, sacrifices & hardships I have this pride to see these historic moments,' tweets senior Taliban official

A look at the numbers behind the 20-year US fight in Afghanistan, a human and financial toll the country will still be paying for decades to come

A few hundred US citizens are left behind as final military transports depart just before midnight; General hopes they will still be able to leave Taliban-ruled country

According to reports, 10 members of one family, including seven children, were killed when a US drone strike targeted Islamic State fighters in Kabul

At least one projectile is intercepted, according to eyewitnesses; American troops wrapping up evacuation efforts

White House vows it will ensure safe passage out of country for US citizens even after August 31 deadline; no plans to maintain embassy in Afghanistan

American officials say intended target was struck, averting another attack; in apparently separate incident a child is killed in a rocket strike nearby