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US and UK send troops to evacuate Kabul staff following capture of Kandahar
Zalmay Khalilzad
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Analysis: American withdrawal could soon result in the establishment of an ultra-conservative Islamist emirate
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Succession of defeats on the battlefield leaves Afghan government fightings for its survival
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US special envoy to Afghanistan winds up seventh round of talks amid signs of progress
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Insurgent group’s move comes in spite of progress in peace talks with US in Qatar
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Presence of insurgents’ deputy leader raises hopes of progress in talks in Qatari capital
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President-elect runs rule over aides and contenders for top posts over the weekend
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