Taliban orders girl high schools to remain closed, leaving students in tears

The Taliban has backtracked on its announcement that high schools would open for girls, saying they would remain closed until a plan was drawn up in accordance with Islamic law for them to reopen.

Teachers and students from three high schools around the capital Kabul said girls had returned in excitement to campuses this morning but were ordered to go home. They said many students left in tears.

"We all got...