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Taliban official claims 36 people were killed in air strikes on Friday in Khost and Kunar provinces
Ban triggered international outrage and even left many in the movement baffled by the decision
Attacks on public targets have largely diminished since the Taliban seized power in August last year
Four projects worth $600 million put on hold
We have made clear that we see this decision as a potential turning point, says State Department spokesperson
There has been no change in the cabinet of the Islamic Emirate, says spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
Danish Siddiqui embedded with special forces was killed last year while covering clash in Afghanistan
Festival, celebrated throughout Iran and Central Asia, is usually a colourful celebration to mark start of spring
Persian New Year is a popular festival in Afghanistan and usually marked by a public holiday
Secretary-General UN António Guterres welcomes the announcement