US has agreed to give Afghanistan humanitarian aid, claims Taliban
Statement follows first direct talks between former foes since US withdrawal in August
Statement follows first direct talks between former foes since US withdrawal in August
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US says it ‘understands view’ of militant group that all its troops must leave by end of August
Goal appears to be removal of terrorist designation and release of much-needed funds
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Taliban claims responsibilty along with near-daily attacks since collapsed US peace talks
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