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Afghanistan turmoil

Taliban announce all-men, all-insider cabinet

New Afghanistan government includes one of FBI's most wanted men

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul.   © Reuters

NEW DELHI -- The Taliban named key cabinet members of a caretaker government on Tuesday after having taken control of Afghanistan, drawing from their own ranks despite having promised an inclusive leadership.

The lack of a full roster seems to underscore the difficulty in coordinating among the different camps within the Islamist group.

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