The Latest: Toll from last week's Afghan bombing passes 150

The Latest: Toll from last week's Afghan bombing passes 150 - The Globe and Mail: 
The Taliban has steadily expanded its reach since U.S. and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission at the end of 2014 and transitioned to a support and counterterrorism role.
Past attempts at peace talks have failed. The Taliban have refused to negotiate with the government until all foreign forces leave, and still refer to themselves as a government in exile, angering authorities in Kabul.