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Future uncertain for Afghan women

An anti-Taliban protest in Afghanistan turned deadly on Wednesday. At least one person was killed and six people were wounded by members of the militant group. Meantime, the U.S. is racing to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies as quickly as possible. CBS News' Roxana Saberi and David Martin report on the latest developments. Then Marie Clarke, vice president of global programs for the non-profit Women for Women, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the Taliban's takeover means for the future of women in Afghanistan.

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Biden ramps up evacuations from Afghanistan

As the Biden administration accelerates the number of evacuations out of Afghanistan, Defense Department officials said Wednesday that they are working with the Taliban to secure safe passage for U.S. citizens to the airport in Kabul. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Washington Post congressional correspondent Jacqueline Alemany and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration plans to help those who are having trouble accessing the airfield, and the latest on congressional hearings into the controversial exit strategy.

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Afghans protest Taliban as U.S. evacuates

The U.S. is racing to evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghans from Kabul, despite Taliban checkpoints outside of the city's main airport preventing many from escaping. Afghans are holding anti-Taliban protests following the group's swift takeover of the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Afghanistan while CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN from Washington with the latest developments.

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China willing to strengthen relations with Taliban

The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

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U.S. scrambles to evacuate Americans and Afghans

There's mounting pressure on the Biden administration to evacuate Americans and allies out of Afghanistan following the Taliban's rapid takeover. Pentagon officials said between 1,400 and 1,500 people have been evacuated from the country since Saturday. But thousands more remain, including many Afghans who are fearful of what's next in a country once again under the rule of the Taliban. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang report on the latest from more from Kabul and the White House. Then, Elliot Ackerman, a U.S. Marine veteran and author, and Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

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