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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban swept into Afghanistan's capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners, signaling the end of a costly two-decade U.S.

The government America built and supported for nearly 20 years in Afghanistan collapsed in a single day Sunday.

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KABUL, Afghanistan -- Taliban fighters took control of Kabul on Sunday as the Afghan government collapsed, President Ashraf Ghani fled, and the long-dominant American presence appeared to be coming to an abrupt and chaotic end after nearly 20 years, with tens of thousands of people trying to escape.

The Taliban, which for hours had been in the outskirts of Kabul, announced soon after they would move farther into a city gripped by panic.

Kabul is gripped by panic, and helicopters raced overhead to evacuate personnel from the U.S. Embassy.

The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners.

The Taliban swept into Afghanistan's capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners, signaling the end of a costly two-decade U.S. campaign to remake the country.

The Taliban, who for hours had been on the outskirts of Kabul, announced soon after they would move further into a city gripped by panic where helicopters raced overhead throughout the day to evacuate personnel from the U.S. Embassy.

The Taliban, which for hours had been in the outskirts of Kabul, announced soon after they would move farther into a city gripped by panic.