The U.S. and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad was quoted as saying Monday, but major sticking points including a cease-fire and a withdrawal of foreign forces remain. The comments by Khalilzad to the New York Times are the clearest signal yet from a U.S. official that talks between Washington and the militants are progressing, igniting hopes of a breakthrough in the grinding 17-year conflict.
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