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US, Taliban Say They're Nearing Deal to End Afghanistan War

Ayesha Tanzeem

   DOHA - The United States and Taliban teams in Doha negotiating an
   initial deal to end the war in Afghanistan seem to have agreed on the
   main agenda items and are now finalizing the details of implementing
   them.

   "We have made excellent progress," tweeted Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S.
   Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. He added that
   his team was now discussing with the Taliban the "technical details as
   well as steps and mechanisms required for a successful implementation."

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