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In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home.
by Steve Inskeep

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Russia divestment promises by U.S. states largely unfulfilled

Russia divestment promises by U.S. states largely unfulfilled

U.S. governors and other state officials responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year with public calls to divest state pension, university and other funds from Russian assets. But doing it turns out to be nearly impossible — at least for now. 
by The Associated Press

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Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians

Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians

Mayor Vitali Klitschko was known as Dr. Ironfist when he dominated the boxing ranks. Now he leads Ukraine's capital city with an equally fierce determination in the battle against Russia.
by Greg Myre

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Photos: A look at the second week of August around the world

Photos: A look at the second week of August around the world

Election, competition, and life; MPR News visual journalists selected photo highlights from around the world documenting the second week of August.
by Kerem Yücel

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