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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

5 min

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

4 min

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

3 min

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

5 min

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

4 min

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

3 min

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

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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

by Mary Louise Kelly, Gus Contreras, Patrick Jarenwattananon

7 min

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

4 min

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

6 min

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

5 min

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

2 min

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

7 min

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

3 min

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

3 min

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

4 min

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

7 min

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

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All Things Considered

Washtenaw United: Uniting Community In Effort To End Poverty In Washtenaw County

by David Fair

11 min

Washtenaw United: Uniting Community In Effort To End Poverty In Washtenaw County

11:18

All Things Considered

EMU Educator Creates 'One Love Symposium' As A Vehicle For Social Transformation

by Lisa Barry

10 min

EMU Educator Creates 'One Love Symposium' As A Vehicle For Social Transformation

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