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On this Big Story podcast, we take a drive along the Ring Road in Afghanistan. With the U.S. forces gone, the battered roadway now illustrates the struggles and heartbreak of a war-weary nation.
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After decades of war, Afghanistan faces a struggling economy and unstable security. How are Afghans navigating the aftermath of two decades of U.S. occupation and now rule under a new government? And what are the signs of resilience and hope? Art in War Zones Omaid […]
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A new study says America’s post 9/11 wars have led to millions of deaths, and continuing health, economic and environmental challenges.
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Global warnings over a new terror group. Who are they and what do they want?
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Drug addiction has been a problem in Afghanistan for years. The country is considered the world’s largest producer of opium and heroin. Decades of war and persistent poverty have fueled ranks of addicts in the country, impacting all parts of society.
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21 years after the United States started its war on terror, what has it achieved?
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What is the current state of Afghanistan, one year after the U.S. military withdrawal?
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One year after the U.S. withdrawal, Afghanistan’s dark past haunts the present — and the future looks bleaker by the day.
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It has been a year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Since that time more than 120,000 Afghans were airlifted out and resettled around the world. Nearly two-thirds [76,000] came to the U.S. While relieved to escape, the refugees are also confronted with the challenge […]
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CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports from Afghanistan, with a special series on how the lives of local people have changed over the past year.
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One year ago, the Taliban rolled into Kabul and re-took Afghanistan’s government. We will take a look on what has changed in the past twelve months.
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Foreign Ministers from Afghanistan’s neighboring countries gather in China for a summit to promote regional stability.
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Tune in to CGTN’s Afghanistan report on the brain drain of Afghan specialists CGTN’s Toby Muse has been in Afghanistan reporting on the first six months of the new Taliban government. In a forthcoming report he will examine the impact of the brain drain […]
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Four and a half months after the Taliban take-over in Afghanistan, the government is working to improve the country’s dire economic situation with little international assistance. With many challenges on the ground, millions of Afghans are still struggling to make a living. Earlier this month, […]
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It’s been a little more than 4 months since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, prompting a flood of refugees to, among other places, the U.S. Those new arrivals continue to stream into American towns and cities. Helping them set up new lives has not been […]
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As winter settles in, millions of Afghans are desperate for food and medical supplies.
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Nearly three months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the country is facing a hunger crisis.
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As the crisis in Afghanistan continues to force innocent refugees away from Central Asia, Mexico is preparing to add Afghans to the country’s continuing migration crisis. Mexico has welcomed more than 100 Afghan migrants into the country since the crisis began and with more expected to arrive… for Martha […]
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As terrorist attacks rock Afghanistan, we will take a look at the future of the country.
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A group of youth ambassadors are helping Afghan refugees resettle in Colorado.
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It’s been one month since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.
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The notorious U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where hundreds of men were detained by America for years without charge or trial, is still open after almost 20 years?
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As leaders gather for the SCO summit in Tajikistan, Afghanistan dominates the agenda.
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The state of California has the largest population of Afghan Americans in the United States.
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International donors pledged more than one billion dollars to help Afghanistan. We will take a look at the future of the country.
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The Taliban say they will follow principles under Sharia law. What does that mean? We spoke with Adnan Zulfiqar, Assistant Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School, about the law what it entails for Afghanistan’s future. “Sharia is God’s law that exists. So within the […]
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China on Wednesday said it was ready to maintain communication with the new Taliban government announced in Afghanistan, as Western countries coordinated their response. The new Kabul administration was formed following the U.S withdrawal 20 years after it invaded to topple the previous Taliban […]
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The Taliban announce an interim government for Afghanistan. We will take a look on how it will shape the country.
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On August 15th Dr. Wais Aria was in Kabul, attending a meeting at an NGO he founded. By sundown the Afghan capital fell to the Taliban, and Dr. Aria had begun a difficult journey to get his family out of the country.
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As the 20th anniversary of 9-11 approaches, Afghan Americans are reflecting on what’s happened over the past two decades, especially as Afghanistan goes through turbulent changes.
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Just days after the last U.S. forces left the country, the Taliban are preparing to announce a new government.
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So far, four different groups of Afghan refugees including independent journalists, activists and their families have arrived in Mexico. One Afghan refugee desperately hopes to bring his brother over to safety. Franc Contreras reports.
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A new start for Afghanistan after the U.S. brings its 20-year war there to an end. But, what happens next?
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Colombia will receive a few thousand Afghans who were evacuated from Kabul. It is supposed to be a stop-over as the U.S. examines their paperwork.
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The United States has pulled out the last of its troops from Kabul, officially bringing an end to the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
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Thousands of Afghans have been evacuated from Kabul in the past few weeks. After the chaos and panic of leaving, they’re preparing to start a new life. Volunteer groups and donation drives are expanding to help Afghan refugees, some of whom are arriving in the […]
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A group known as ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility. It’s a newer and smaller offshoot of ISIS. Thursday’s bombing has brought the group under closer scrutiny.
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Fear and desperation in Afghanistan following this week’s terror attack at the airport in Kabul. And after one-thousand days in Canadian custody, is a top Huawei executive any closer to being released?
Read More...On Wednesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said more than 82,000 people have been evacuated ahead of the August 31st deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan. Refugees will be housed at three U.S. military installations. Dan Williams reports.
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G7 leaders met virtually to formalize a plan for Afghanistan. That included the U.S. President Joe Biden. He was standing his ground on that crucial August 31st deadline, for the final withdrawal of U.S. troops. The decision is likely to further fracture relations with Europe.
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With a week to go, U.S. President Joe Biden sticks to the August 31st deadline to leave Afghanistan. We will take a look at the political fallout of his decision.
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Afghan refugees who have made it to the United States are arriving with few resources after a harrowing journey.
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The United Nations has vowed to remain in Afghanistan and continue its work towards peace and development.
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The race to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan goes on amid sparring over a possible deadline extension.
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See what Americans think of President Joe Biden and how has handled the evacuation of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.
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The events in Afghanistan have caused concern and anguish in Afghan communities across the United States.
Read More...The Taliban quickly took over Afghanistan after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of troops from the country.
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The Taliban’s return to power is considered by many to be a huge step back for women’s rights. But the new leaders say they will respect women. We take a look at the role of women in Afghanistan over the last two decades.
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Chaos and desperation in Kabul as the U.S. tries to evacuate thousands following the Taliban takeover.
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