ISLAMABAD - The Afghan government and the Taliban have agreed to a three-day cease-fire to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement comes after weeks of escalating violence in Afghanistan as peace talks between the government and the Taliban have stalled. 

KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan government is already objecting to elements of the peace deal signed by the United States and the Taliban. At a press conference Sunday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani contradicted several aspects of the deal, including the timeline for a controversial prisoner exchange.