STORY REMOVED: AS–Afghanistan-Taliban-Internet

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about the Taliban rejecting reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and being replaced. The story was based on a statement which did not come from the Taliban. AP will publish a corrected version of the story.

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