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The Taliban orders women to wear head-to-toe clothing in public

The restrictions on women’s movement and dress are the harshest that the Taliban have announced since they came to power in August

By NPR

Another flight has left Kabul’s airport, this time with 28 U.S. citizens on board

More Americans exit Afghanistan

By NPR

Secretary Of State Blinken defends U.S. pullout as Kabul embassy staff evacuate

The Secretary of State reacts

By NPR

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Taliban Forces Sweep Into Kabul, As Talks Underway On Transfer Of Power

The government is expected to soon collapse in Afghanistan

By NPR

Updated: 2020-07-02 14:15:00

Congressman Scott Perry focuses on leak of intel over possible Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"We don't go accusing individuals or other counties of nefarious and horrific actions that are unverified."
By Tim Lambert/WITF

Democrats critical of Trump over handling of Russia bounty allegations, ask for more information

"This was a red flag — it either was not waved or the president ignored that wave."
By Tim Lambert/WITF

Updated: 2020-06-30 17:40:00

Congress unites to demand answers from President Trump on Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"The administration's disturbing silence and inaction endanger the lives of our troops and our coalition partners."
By NPR

Trump says he was not briefed on Russian bounties because intelligence ‘not credible’

The Washington Post reports the bounties are "believed to have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members," a conclusion based on interviews with captured militants.
By NPR

U.S. signs peace deal with Taliban after nearly 2 decades of war in Afghanistan

The possibly historic agreement has been 18 months in the making.

By NPR

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