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Aid Groups Stop Work In Afghanistan After Taliban Bar Women Workers

Barring women from schools and non-governmental organization work “will lead to catastrophic humanitarian consequences," warns Red Cross.
By By RIAZAT BUTT, AP

Dozens Dead In Taliban Attack On Afghan Police Buses

The buses were carrying recently graduated cadets.
By Reuters

Afghan Taliban Appoints New Leader

Akhunzada, a former head of the Taliban's judiciary, vowed there would be no return to peace talks with the government.
By Mirwais Harooni and Jibran Ahmad, Reuters

Inside The Last Refuge For Afghanistan's War Wounded

After U.S. airstrikes destroyed a Kunduz hospital, Afghans must travel for days to reach life-saving treatment.
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At Least 20 Killed After Taliban Attack University In Northwest Pakistan

The Pakistani army said four attackers were killed.
By Riaz Khan and Zarar Khan, AP

Thousands Flood Kabul To Protest Extremist Killings

Protesters were galvanized by the beheadings of seven people, including a nine-year-old girl.
By Lynne O’Donnell and Humayoon Baburn, Associated Press

Doctors Without Borders Says Hospital Was Not "A Human Shield" For Taliban

"In any case, bombing a fully functioning hospital can never be justified."
By Mirwais Harooni and Andrew MacAskill, Reuters

Afghan Troops Recapture Kunduz City Center, Officials Say

Soldiers even removed the Taliban flag from the central square and replaced it with government colors.
By Mirwais Harooni and Kay Johnson, Reuters

Coalition Forces Engage Insurgents In Combat Near Kunduz

The rules of engagement for U.S. forces remaining in Afghanistan allow them to fight if they are threatened by insurgents.
By Kay Johnson, Reuters

U.S. Airstrikes Back Afghan Efforts To Retake City From Taliban

Afghan forces are also massing around Kunduz for what is likely to be a protracted battle to retake the strategic city of 300,000 inhabitants.
By LYNNE O'DONNELL, AP