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Here's What The Taliban's Leadership Looks Like In 2021

Taliban fighters take control of the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Sunday after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Zabi Karimi/AP hide caption

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Asia

Here's What The Taliban's Leadership Looks Like In 2021

It's been two decades since the Taliban had full control of Afghanistan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke to historian Carter Malkasian about who's running the Taliban now — and who's funding them.

National Security

Taliban Takeover Raises Questions About The National Security Threat To The U.S.

by Greg Myre

Taliban Takeover Raises Questions About The National Security Threat To The U.S.

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World

Haitians Grapple With Aftermath Of Devastating Earthquake

by Mary Louise Kelly , Amy Isackson , Alejandra Marquez Janse

Haitians Grapple With Aftermath Of Devastating Earthquake

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National Security

The U.S. Is Rushing To Evacuate Americans And Afghan Allies From Kabul

by Michele Kelemen

The U.S. Is Rushing To Evacuate Americans And Afghan Allies From Kabul

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Asia

In Kabul, Afghans Are Filled With Uncertainty

by Ailsa Chang , Patrick Jarenwattananon , Miguel Macias

In Kabul, Afghans Are Filled With Uncertainty

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Politics

President Biden Defends How He Pulled Troops Out Of Afghanistan In Address To Nation

by Greg Myre

President Biden Defends How He Pulled Troops Out Of Afghanistan In Address To Nation

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World

The Russian Embassy In Kabul Is Now Under Protection Of The Taliban

by Charles Maynes

The Russian Embassy In Kabul Is Now Under Protection Of The Taliban

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Taliban fighters take control of the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul on Sunday after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Zabi Karimi/AP hide caption

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Zabi Karimi/AP

Asia

Here's What The Taliban's Leadership Looks Like In 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly , Gus Contreras , Patrick Jarenwattananon

Here's What The Taliban's Leadership Looks Like In 2021

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World

Democrats And Republicans Alike Are Critical Of Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal

by Scott Detrow

Democrats And Republicans Alike Are Critical Of Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal

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Media

Afghanistan Media Mogul On His Concern For Future Freedoms Of Journalists, Citizens

by Mary Louise Kelly , Ashley Brown , Ayen Bior

Afghanistan Media Mogul On His Concern For Future Freedoms Of Journalists, Citizens

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Politics

Republican Congressman Steve Chabot Weighs In On Biden's Speech

by Ailsa Chang , Elena Burnett , Sarah Handel

Republican Congressman Steve Chabot Weighs In On Biden's Speech

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World

How An Afghan Community In California Feels About The Taliban Takeover

by Sara Hossaini

How An Afghan Community In California Feels About The Taliban Takeover

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Politics

Rep. Elissa Slotkin Talks About What Went Wrong In Afghanistan

by Ailsa Chang , Connor Donevan , Lauren Hodges

Rep. Elissa Slotkin Talks About What Went Wrong In Afghanistan

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Europe

Anger And Consternation From Europeans Watching Afghanistan Fall To The Taliban

by Eleanor Beardsley

Anger And Consternation From Europeans Watching Afghanistan Fall To The Taliban

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Global Health

The Earthquake In Haiti Left More Injuries Than The Country's Doctors Can Handle

by Jason Beaubien

The Earthquake In Haiti Left More Injuries Than The Country's Doctors Can Handle

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National

U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Program Faces Criticism Over Slow Speed

by Ailsa Chang , Casey Morell , Amy Isackson

U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Program Faces Criticism Over Slow Speed

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World

Gen. Petraeus On Whether The CIA Knew How Quickly The Afghan Government Would Fall

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