Taliban Takeover Kabul

• Evacuation flights resume out of Kabul as Taliban cements its hold on Afghanistan

  U.S. forces took charge of the airport, the only remaining exit point from Afghanistan as the Taliban held control of all ground routes.

  World

  Aug 17, 2021
  
• The Taliban control Afghanistan once more. How did we get here and what comes next?

  The Islamist organization, which was ousted from leadership when the War on Terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, swiftly returned to power in recent days.

  World

  Aug 16, 2021
  
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• 7 dead after thousands pack Kabul airport trying to flee Afghanistan amid Taliban takeover

  Under the Taliban, which ruled with a harsh interpretation of Islamic law, women were largely confined to their homes and suspected criminals faced amputation or public execution.

  World

  Aug 16, 2021