Evacuations from Afghanistan have increased in the last day with
16,000 people flown out from Kabul airport, 11,000 of them by the US
military.
The Pentagon says it still aims to complete evacuations before the
August 31st deadline, following warnings from the Taliban that they
won't allow troops to stay longer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Monday, August 23, 2021
At least 21 dead in Tennessee flooding
At least 21 people in the U.S. state of Tennessee have died in heavy flooding.
And in the Northeast Henri has weakened to a Tropical Depression but
officials warn that heavy rains remain a threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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And in the Northeast Henri has weakened to a Tropical Depression but
officials warn that heavy rains remain a threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Evacuation efforts by US and NATO from Kabul intensify amid Taliban warning
The Taliban says it won't extend the August 31st deadline for Nato forces to leave Afghanistan.
The warning dashes hopes that the US and its European allies could extend the deadline for the evacuation of thousands of foreign nationals and at risk-Afghans.
Over the weekend, thousands were airlifted from Kabul Airport which is currently under US and British control.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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FDA grans full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has become the first to get full
approval for use in the United States.
It's likely to spark a series of new vaccine mandates in the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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approval for use in the United States.
It's likely to spark a series of new vaccine mandates in the country.
Sarah Walton reports
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UK MINISTER WARNS G7 CANNOT DECIDE AFGHANISTAN TROOP PRESENCE ALONE
UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that any extension to the presence of western troops in Afghanistan can not be decided solely by G7 nations.
Coalition forces have been working to a 31st August deadline for withdrawal from the nation. The Taliban has said that date is a 'red line'.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host a virtual meeting of G7 leaders where he is expected to press U.S. President Joe Biden to consider keeping troops at Kabul airport beyond that date, in order to extend the ongoing evacuation mission.
Mr Heappey, though, says even if G7 leaders agree, it would require cooperation from the Taliban.
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GERMAN FORCES INVOLVED IN GUN BATTLE IN KABUL
German troops have exchanged fire with an unknown attacker near Kabul Airport.
It comes as NATO forces continue to evacuate thousands of people trying to escape the Taliban.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
It comes as NATO forces continue to evacuate thousands of people trying to escape the Taliban.
Trent Murray reports from Berlin.
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BORIS JOHNSON TO PRESS FOR U.S. TROOPS TO REMAIN IN AFGHANISTAN
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to use a meeting of G7 leaders to press US President Joe Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond August 31st - in order to secure further evacuations from the country. A virtual summit is set to take place tomorrow. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS
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The United Nations children's agency, UNICEF, says young people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo are among the most at risk of the impacts of climate change.
A report conducted by the agency shows that Congolese children are the ninth most vulnerable globally due to their exposure to air, soil and water pollution.
Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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Polio re-discovered in Nigeria
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has confirmed the emergence of vaccine-derived poliovirus recorded in 12 Nigerian states.
This is coming barely a year after Nigeria was declared by the World Health Organisation as polio free.
Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja
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India reports lowest increase in Covid-19 cases in 160 days
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India has reported its lowest daily rise in Covid-19 infections in 160 days.
The country's health ministry said there were 25,072 new cases in the past 24 hours, while 389 deaths were recorded.
This comes after India went through a massive deadly second wave of infections this year.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India has reported its lowest daily rise in Covid-19 infections in 160 days.
The country's health ministry said there were 25,072 new cases in the past 24 hours, while 389 deaths were recorded.
This comes after India went through a massive deadly second wave of infections this year.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Japan prepares to host Paralympics as Covid surge continues
With one day to go until the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, Japan continues to battle its toughest spike in coronavirus infections. Nationwide cases topped 20,000 on Sunday and patients in a serious condition hit a fresh record high.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong set to relax immigration rules for Filipino domestic maids
Thousands of domestic maids from the Philippines are expected to be allowed to fly to Hong Kong next week, despite the city's strict border control measures.
Hong Kong banned arrivals from the Philippines in April due to COVID-19 concerns, but the government is making an allowance for the maids, due to high demand for household help in the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Kamala Harris vows to counter China’s influence in Singapore visit
US Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off her visit to Southeast Asia today with a meeting with Singapore's leaders.
The trip is part of Washington's efforts to counter China's growing global influence.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Biden says discussions ongoing about extending Aug 31 Afghanistan deadline
United States president Joe Biden says discussions are ongoing with the military about "extending" the Aug. 31st deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
But he says he hopes that deadline can still be met.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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But he says he hopes that deadline can still be met.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
Tropical Henri makes landfall
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island bringing heavy
rains to the Northeast of the United States.
Thousands of people have lost power and officials warn that storm
surges and flooding pose a serious threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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rains to the Northeast of the United States.
Thousands of people have lost power and officials warn that storm
surges and flooding pose a serious threat.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Friday, August 20, 2021
U.S. keeps land border with Mexico and Canada closed
The United States has extended its border closure with Mexico and
Canada for discretionary travel.
The move was expected as Covid-19 cases continue to surge.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Canada for discretionary travel.
The move was expected as Covid-19 cases continue to surge.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Biden pledges to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan, warns of potential violence ahead
President Biden says he will "bring every American home" from Afghanistan and may - if necessary - keep troops at Kabul Airport beyond the current deadline of August 31st.
But he indicated in comments at the White House that the situation in the Afghan capital is volatile, and it's possible there will be American loss of life there.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Afghanistan: Biden commits to evacuate all Americans and Afghan workers
US President Joe Biden has committed to evacuating all Americans, and
Afghan civilians who helped the US government, amid chaotic scenes at
Kabul airport.
In a speech at the White House President Biden said evacuations were
speeding up despite a pause of several hours earlier on Friday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Afghan civilians who helped the US government, amid chaotic scenes at
Kabul airport.
In a speech at the White House President Biden said evacuations were
speeding up despite a pause of several hours earlier on Friday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US & UK issue new sanctions over Navalny poisoning
The US and the UK have imposed new sanctions against Russians they
believe to be involved in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
The Kremlin critic is currently in jail for parole violations.
Sarah Walton reports
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believe to be involved in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
The Kremlin critic is currently in jail for parole violations.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden pledges to "bring every American home" from Afghanistan
President Biden says he will "bring every American home" from Afghanistan and may - if necessary - keep troops at Kabul Airport beyond the current deadline of August 31st.
But he indicated in comments at the White House that the situation in the Afghan capital is volatile, and it's possible there will be American loss of life there.
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The President, under fire for not expressing more compassion about the crisis in Afghanistan earlier in the week, sought to correct the record.
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But the President challenged claims from Kabul itself that American citizens and others are finding the journey to the airport hazardous, dangerous, and in some cases simply impossible.
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And the President challenged the suggestion that his botched military withdrawal in Afghanistan has cost him valuable support on the world stage.
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