Coverage dated October 8, 2022

First on CNN: Top US officials hold first in-person meeting with the Taliban since the US killed al Qaeda's leader in July

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By Alex Marquardt Top Biden administration officials met in-person with the Taliban on Saturday for the first time since al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by the US in his apartment in Kabul in late July, two officials familiar with the talks said.

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KVIA El Paso
First on CNN: Top US officials hold first in-person meeting with the Taliban since the US killed al Qaeda's leader in July (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Oct 8, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Alex Marquardt Top Biden administration officials met in-person with the Taliban on Saturday for the first time since al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by the US in his apartment in Kabul in late July, two officials familiar with the talks said.
Fox News
US officials meet with Taliban in person for first time since drone strike killed Al Qaeda chief in Kabul (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2022
Fox News's feed description
United States officials met with leaders of the Taliban on Saturday for the first time since Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Kabul.
CBS News
Top US officials hold first in-person meeting with the Taliban since the US killed al Qaeda's leader in July (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 8, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Top Biden administration officials met in person with the Taliban on Saturday for the first time since al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by the US in his apartment in Kabul in late July, two officials familiar with the talks said.

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