![The AP Interview: Taliban Seek Ties with US, Other Ex-Foes](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2021/12/attachment-GettyImages-106515578.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The AP Interview: Taliban Seek Ties with US, Other Ex-Foes
By KATHY GANNON, Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A top Taliban leader says Afghanistan's new rulers are committed in principle to education and jobs for girls and women and have learned lessons from their previous time in power.
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told The Associated Press in a rare interview on Sunday that the Taliban are appealing to the world's "mercy and compassion" to help millions of Afghans in desperate need.
Muttaqi says that having a weak Afghan government "is not in the interest of anyone."
The minister acknowledged the world's dismay at limitations on girls' education and on women in the work force. He says the Taliban are working to improve the situation.
Every Marvel Movie Ever Made, Ranked From Worst to First
From the Captain America serial to Spider-Man: No Way Home, we ranked the entire history of Marvel at the movies.
Every Steven Spielberg Movie, Ranked
Incredibly Beautiful Ski Season in Ischgl, Austria is Open Once Again After Pandemic
Ski season is open once again in the Tyrolean Alps. But even beautiful Ischgl, Austria cannot keep business owners' minds off of the pandemic.
10 Photos That Remind You Just How Much Litter America Produces
10 Photos That Remind You Just How Much Litter and Pollution America Produces
More From WIBX 950
![Afghan Girl from Famous Cover Portrait is Evacuated to Italy](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2021/11/attachment-GettyImages-1235218564.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Keeler Show Notes for Thursday, March 31st, 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2015/01/THURSDAY2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Keeler Show Notes for Wednesday, June 4th](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/WEDNESDAY.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![President Says Congress Was Consulted on Prisoner Exchange](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/Barack-Obama-by-Chip-Somodevilla-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Clinton Defends Prisoner Swap](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/488445909.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Keeler Show Notes for Tuesday, June 3rd](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/TUESDAY.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Should the Bergdahl – Taliban Exchange Have Taken Place?](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/Guantanamo-Bay-by-John-Moore-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Obama Prisoner Exchange Stirs Debate](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2014/06/494926973.jpg?w=980&q=75)