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"Even If Husband-Wife": Taliban's Restaurant Gender Segregation Plan
The Taliban has implemented a gender segregation plan in the western Herat province, a media report said on Friday.
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"Sharia Directives": Taliban Order Afghan Women To Cover Fully In Public
Afghanistan's supreme leader and Taliban chief on Saturday ordered the country's women to wear the all-covering burqa in public -- one of the harshest controls imposed on women's lives since the hardline Islamists seized power.
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Blast In Afghanistan Capital Kabul's Market: Report
An explosion occurred in Afghanistan's Kabul on Sunday morning, media reported citing locals.
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"Avert The Worst": UN Urges World To Halt Worsening Afghanistan Crisis
The United Nations urged the world to stand by Afghanistan at a pledging conference on Thursday where it is seeking a record $4.4 billion in humanitarian assistance to the broken country.
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Taliban Welcomes UN's Presence In Afghanistan In Global Recognition Quest
The Taliban Friday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution formally extending the world body's presence in Afghanistan, although the government of the hardline Islamist group remains unrecognised by the international community.
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Taliban Officially Bans Foreign Television Series In Afghanistan: Report
The Taliban has officially banned the broadcast of all foreign TV series in Afghanistan, Sputnik reported citing a person familiar with the situation.
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"Pity That China Spends More Time...": US Slams Beijing On Afghanistan
The United States and Russia on Wednesday presented opposing visions at the Security Council for the UN's role in Afghanistan, with Washington's call for robust support of human rights running contrary to Moscow's desires.
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World Bank Announces More Than $1 Billion In Aid For Afghanistan
The World Bank on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating the money will go to UN agencies and international NGOs while remaining "outside the control" of the country's Taliban rulers. late last August aft
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No Recognition Of Taliban Government Yet: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershnin, after Monday's consultations on UNSC issues between him and Reenat Sandhu, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs, said 'it is premature to talk about recognizing the current government'.
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Taliban Adding Suicide Bombers To Army Ranks
The Taliban will officially recruit suicide bombers to become part of the army as the militant group tries to contain its biggest security threat from rival Islamic State since forming government in Afghanistan four months ago.
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World Bank Backs $280 Million Frozen Aid Funds For Afghanistan: Report
The World Bank's board has endorsed transferring $280 million from a frozen trust fund to two aid agencies to help Afghanistan cope with a brewing humanitarian crisis after the U.S. withdrawal, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Taliban, In New Talks In Qatar, Seek Help In Running Afghanistan Airports
The Taliban asked for help in keeping Afghanistan's airports running in weekend talks with EU officials that also raised "grave concern" about the humanitarian situation in their country, according to an EU statement late Sunday.
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UK To Cooperate With Pakistan On Counter-Terrorism In Afghanistan: Official
The UK will work together with Pakistan on matters of shared concern, including providing humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan and preventing the war-torn country from becoming a place where terrorism flourishes, a British official said.
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Trafficking 130 Women In Afghanistan
The Taliban have arrested a man for allegedly selling dozens of women in northern Afghanistan after duping them into believing they would be marrying into money, officials said Tuesday.
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"Just Give Us Our Money": Taliban Want Billions Parked Abroad Amid Crunch
Afghanistan's Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and a new migration crisis.
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"Even If Husband-Wife": Taliban's Restaurant Gender Segregation Plan
The Taliban has implemented a gender segregation plan in the western Herat province, a media report said on Friday.
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"Sharia Directives": Taliban Order Afghan Women To Cover Fully In Public
Afghanistan's supreme leader and Taliban chief on Saturday ordered the country's women to wear the all-covering burqa in public -- one of the harshest controls imposed on women's lives since the hardline Islamists seized power.
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Blast In Afghanistan Capital Kabul's Market: Report
An explosion occurred in Afghanistan's Kabul on Sunday morning, media reported citing locals.
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"Avert The Worst": UN Urges World To Halt Worsening Afghanistan Crisis
The United Nations urged the world to stand by Afghanistan at a pledging conference on Thursday where it is seeking a record $4.4 billion in humanitarian assistance to the broken country.
-
Taliban Welcomes UN's Presence In Afghanistan In Global Recognition Quest
The Taliban Friday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution formally extending the world body's presence in Afghanistan, although the government of the hardline Islamist group remains unrecognised by the international community.
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Taliban Officially Bans Foreign Television Series In Afghanistan: Report
The Taliban has officially banned the broadcast of all foreign TV series in Afghanistan, Sputnik reported citing a person familiar with the situation.
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"Pity That China Spends More Time...": US Slams Beijing On Afghanistan
The United States and Russia on Wednesday presented opposing visions at the Security Council for the UN's role in Afghanistan, with Washington's call for robust support of human rights running contrary to Moscow's desires.
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World Bank Announces More Than $1 Billion In Aid For Afghanistan
The World Bank on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating the money will go to UN agencies and international NGOs while remaining "outside the control" of the country's Taliban rulers. late last August aft
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No Recognition Of Taliban Government Yet: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershnin, after Monday's consultations on UNSC issues between him and Reenat Sandhu, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs, said 'it is premature to talk about recognizing the current government'.
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Taliban Adding Suicide Bombers To Army Ranks
The Taliban will officially recruit suicide bombers to become part of the army as the militant group tries to contain its biggest security threat from rival Islamic State since forming government in Afghanistan four months ago.
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World Bank Backs $280 Million Frozen Aid Funds For Afghanistan: Report
The World Bank's board has endorsed transferring $280 million from a frozen trust fund to two aid agencies to help Afghanistan cope with a brewing humanitarian crisis after the U.S. withdrawal, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Taliban, In New Talks In Qatar, Seek Help In Running Afghanistan Airports
The Taliban asked for help in keeping Afghanistan's airports running in weekend talks with EU officials that also raised "grave concern" about the humanitarian situation in their country, according to an EU statement late Sunday.
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UK To Cooperate With Pakistan On Counter-Terrorism In Afghanistan: Official
The UK will work together with Pakistan on matters of shared concern, including providing humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan and preventing the war-torn country from becoming a place where terrorism flourishes, a British official said.
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Trafficking 130 Women In Afghanistan
The Taliban have arrested a man for allegedly selling dozens of women in northern Afghanistan after duping them into believing they would be marrying into money, officials said Tuesday.
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"Just Give Us Our Money": Taliban Want Billions Parked Abroad Amid Crunch
Afghanistan's Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and a new migration crisis.
