Taliban – MOSAEC

Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan

With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.

By David Zucchino and Elise Blanchard

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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.

Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.

By Juliet Macur

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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.

Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.

By Juliet Macur

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‘Kandahar’ Review: Marooned in a Dull Movie

Gerard Butler plays an undercover C.I.A. agent hunted by various foes in an underwhelming action film devoid of any suspense or, well, action.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli