Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.
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In Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, Taliban Resistance Faces Long Odds
For now, the fighters have merely two assets: a narrow valley with a history of repelling invaders and the legacy of a storied mujahedeen commander.
House Members Moulton and Meijer Flew to Kabul on an Unauthorized Mission
Biden administration officials said the trip by Representatives Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer had wasted resources needed to help evacuate people in Afghanistan.
Taliban Urges Afghan Women to Stay Home for Their Safety
“We don’t want our forces, God forbid, to harm or harass women,” a Taliban spokesman said.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again
Though the streets are quiet, Kabul residents describe a struggle to make ends meet in a reeling economy where banks and government offices are closed, and uncertainty reigns.
Taliban Reject Extended Deadline as U.S. Races to Finish Evacuation
Tens of thousands are still hoping for rescue, with priority recently being given to Americans over Afghan allies, according to a U.S. official and those involved in the effort.
Videos Show Rush to Burn, Destroy U.S. Equipment as Kabul Fell
The New York Times verified videos and photos taken by U.S. contractors of garbage bins full of destroyed equipment and staff burning documents as workers fled the U.S. embassy.
On Shaky Ground, Former President Karzai Stays in Afghanistan
He and the Taliban have long been enemies, but he has stayed in Afghanistan, hoping to work with the militants and help shape a new government.