Destruction of religious statues 'ended drought'

Afghanistan's Taliban leader says Allah has sent rain to the drought-hit country because he's pleased at the smashing of the Buddha statues.

Afghanistan's Taliban leader says Allah has sent rain to the drought-hit country because he's pleased at the smashing of the Buddha statues.

Widespread rains have broken a four-year drought in Afghanistan.

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