Surprise, Surprise.......not at all unless you are one of the deluded who thought we were dealing with a new and improved taliban.
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Taliban say they won't work with US to contain Islamic State
The Taliban have ruled out cooperation with the U.S. to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan. A senior spokesman staked out the position ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since America completed its chaotic withdrawal from the country.
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