Attack in Afghanistan is a reminder of formidable task
(World News USA)

WASHINGTON (AP) - A brazen attack that the Taliban says targeted the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is a stark reminder of the formidable task the Trump administration faces as it tries to extricate America from its longest war. The commander, Army Gen. Scott Miller, escaped unharmed from Thursday`s attack. Elections for the lower house of parliament are still expected to be held as scheduled Saturday in much of the country. And administration officials said U.S. resolve is unshaken. `We remain absolutely committed to an Afghan-led Afghan reconciliation,` Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters Friday on the...