Deadly bombing: At least 30 killed in attack on girls' school in Kabul
Bomb explodes near a girls' school in west Kabul, killing 30 people, many of them pupils.
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Today is the official start of the withdrawal of the remaining US forces.
Editorial: Biden tries to draw a line under an endless war
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New York Times: Country may face extremism as a result of a perceived Taliban victory.
Afghans wonder 'what about me' as US troops prepare to withdraw
New York Times: Many Afghans fear country will be unable to preserve modest gains made.
Biden to pull US troops from 'forever war' in Afghanistan
President plans to withdraw all remaining American personnel by September 11.
The Taliban think they have already won, peace deal or not
New York Times: The Taliban believe they have the upper hand — and are saying as much.
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New York Times: Few places in the world have to deal with crime, dog packs and bombs.
Conservative hardliners: UK investigates ban on young girls singing in Afghan schools
Education Ministry move raises fears that the Afghan government is bowing to the Taliban.
US presents warring Afghan sides with peace agreement
The document envisions a reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
Afghan interpreter who volunteered with Kiwi troops: 'NZ is leaving me to face death'
Kiwi and US soldiers remember friendly face – but so does the Taliban.
'I wake up and scream': Secret Taliban prisons terrorise thousands
New York Times: The Taliban continue to capture, condemn and torture thousands.
NZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reacts
Extremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
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New York Times: Taliban threatening to drive Afghanistan to breaking point.
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In Afghanistan, a booming kidney trade preys on the poor
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'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalism
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Top Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photo
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'Bleat like sheep': Chinese media criticises Ardern's support of Australia
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China crisis: Australian PM told to 'slap himself'
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Australian war crimes report: Defence chief admits SAS was relied on too much
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Afghanistan condemns Australian war crimes allegations
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Thousands of Aussie troops could lose awards after war crimes report
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'Deeply disturbing': Shocking Australian war crime allegations
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