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Why are US troops pulling out of Afghanistan now?

Lt. Gen. Doug Lute sheds light on why the U.S. did not withdraw from Afghanistan after killing Osama bin Laden. Watch Full Episode here: https://bit.ly/2VX1i5q…

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How women are affected by Taliban take over in Afghanistan

Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses the fears for the future of Afghan women and girls. Watch Full Episode here: https://bit.ly/2VX1i5q #Afghanistan #Taliban #Troops source

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Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan Sunday nearly 2 decades after 9/11 terror attack | ABC News

With stunning speed, the Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan Sunday nearly two decades after the 9/11 terror attack. Plus, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake…

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Taliban says everything is ‘peaceful’ as civilians race to flee Afghanistan

Civilians crowded into the Kabul airport and stormed the tarmac in an effort to leave the country. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…

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Reactions to Biden’s address on Afghanistan

The ABC News team gives immediate reactions to President Joe Biden’s address. source

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Biden addresses nation on crisis in Afghanistan

Biden on Afghanistan: ‘I stand squarely behind my decision’ source

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Afghanistan veteran speaks out about the fall of Kabul, Taliban taking power

Marine Corps veteran and author Elliot Ackerman said the debacle was an avoidable betrayal of millions of Afghans. source

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Biden’s national security adviser speaks on Taliban takeover in Afghanistan l GMA

Jake Sullivan discusses the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban’s swift takeover in the country and how the administration plans to address the…

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Fire, giraffes and severe weather: World in Photos, Aug. 17

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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Taliban takeover raises questions about potential intelligence failures

Breaking down how the Afghan government collapsed so quickly and what it means for the future. source

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No hostile interactions, no attack, no threat by Taliban: Pentagon | ABC News

The Department of Defense updated the situation in Afghanistan, saying the speed of evacuation will increase. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates:…

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Biden says buck stops with him, but lays blame on Afghan military

Experts break down the political fallout over the fall of Afghanistan. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK…

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Evacuation flights resume in Afghanistan after Kabul airport chaos

The Taliban has declared an “amnesty”, but only foreigners are being allowed to cross a checkpoint to the airport. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…

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U.S. forces evacuate from Afghanistan after fears for their lives overran Kabul’s airport | ABC News

U.S. forces continue to evacuate Americans and partners from Afghanistan after Afghans fearing for their lives overran Kabul’s airport. Plus, desperation is growing in Haiti…

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Some Afghans lucky to escape as others are left behind

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the Afghans who successfully escaped before the Taliban took over, and one Marine’s fight to get an Afghan who…

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US not seen as trustworthy ally after abandoning Middle East partners: Expert

Former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann discusses how the U.S. is viewed after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. source

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