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Cricket included in ban, as interim government containing no women starts work
Mohammad Yaqoob
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Demonstration by Afghan women for their rights broken up by Taliban, reports say
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Many Afghans face starvation with country isolated and economy unravelling, aid agencies warn
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Despite promises of reform, experts say Taliban rule could resemble dark days of the 1990s
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At talks was Mullah Akhund, brother of former Taliban head Mullah Omar, report says
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Suicide bombing in Kabul kills 11 after news that Haibatullah Akhunzada will take over
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