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Western nations race to complete Afghan evacuation as deadline looms

Asia Pacific · 11:22 AM UTC

Western nations rushed to complete the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan on Wednesday as the Aug. 31 deadline for the withdrawal of foreign troops drew closer with no sign that the country's new Taliban rulers might allow an extension.

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