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Afghan President Was Politically Isolated Before Slipping Into Exile

Ashraf Ghani quietly fled his country without telling political leaders who were negotiating a peaceful transition with the Taliban, who've now taken over.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Jordan's Former Crown Prince Placed Under House Arrest

The half-brother of King Abdullah II unleashed an unprecedented public criticism of the country's ruling system.
By Josef Federman, AP

U.S. Military Begins Withdrawing Troops Amid Political Chaos In Afghanistan

The U.S. said Tuesday that it had begun its “conditions-based reduction of forces" in the country as part of its February peace deal signed with the Taliban.
By AP

China, Other Nations Commit To Achieving Gender Equality By 2030

Xi Jinping announced a $10 million donation to UN Women.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

Afghan Chief Executive Says Relations With U.S. Most Positive In Years

He also hopes Washington won't abandon its friends in Afghanistan.
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