Top 10 world news: Taliban says they want women to join govt, Haiti struggles with earthquake and more
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Stay up to date on the developing crisis in Afghanistan with WION. Taliban insurgents have taken over the country's capitals and thousands of people are attempting to flee. As a result of the Taliban takeover, gendered conversations are once again in the spotlight, with reports of women being forced from their jobs. It has been reported that many influential women are now afraid for their lives.
In other news, Haiti continues to struggle with the aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Hospitals have been overwhelmed with people injured, and doctors have been forced to set up makeshift clinics to save lives.
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