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Embassies get staff out of Afghanistan as Taliban claim two big cities

Asia Pacific · 4:11 AM UTC

Western embassies and aid agencies began evacuating civilian staff from Afghanistan on Friday after the Taliban claimed to have captured two of its biggest cities in an advance that has raised fears of the collapse of the U.S.-backed government.

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United States
U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
Asia Pacific
Sydney readies for more military support as Delta sweeps city
China
China cities declare rain 'red alerts' as flood death toll hits 21
United States
New U.S. census data shows white population shrank for first time
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Asia Pacific
U.S. mobilizes 3,000 troops to Kabul for embassy staff drawdown
Asia Pacific
South Koreans told to cut holiday travel, work remotely amid rising COVID wave
Asia Pacific
Japan issues highest risk alerts in Hiroshima due to torrential rains
Asia Pacific
Philippines extends travel ban for 10 countries over Delta concerns

China

China
China cities declare rain 'red alerts' as flood death toll hits 21
China
Canadian judge questions arguments for Huawei CFO's extradition as hearings enter final days
China
China signals crackdown on privacy, data, anti-trust to go on
China
WHO calls on governments to cooperate to accelerate studies into origins of COVID-19

United Kingdom

United Kingdom
Diners and doctors help UK economy to extend recovery
United Kingdom
Six people killed in mass shooting in Plymouth, England
United Kingdom
UK watchdog says to investigate COVID-19 testing firms
United Kingdom
Britain sends troops to Afghanistan to help evacuate staff and citizens

Business

Business
Fed to unveil bond-buying taper plan next month; jobless rate to fall slowly
Business
Top U.S., South Korean trade officials discuss supply chain resiliency -USTR
Business
Disney bullish on parks despite Delta; investors cheer streaming growth
Business
Asian equities retreat after world stocks hit new record

Europe

Europe
Italian wildfires rage on after 49 degree heat record
Europe
EU foreign policy chief urges Afghan government to work with Taliban
Europe
Russia arrests top hypersonic research scientist in treason case
Europe
Polish PM rejects U.S. criticism of media and property restitution bills

U.S.

U.S.
Texas Democratic lawmakers say arrest warrants do not faze them
U.S.
Incoming New York Governor Hochul says she will seek term of her own
U.S.
Trump appeals split decision in fight with U.S. House over financial records
U.S.
Harris meets with CEOs to drum up support for child care proposals -White House

Technology

Technology
Exclusive: Apple's child protection features spark concern within its own ranks -sources
Technology
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee released from jail on parole
Technology
China's CATL looks to raise $9 bln to expand lithium-ion battery production
Technology
Samsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senator

Americas

Americas
One month after Cuba protests, hundreds remain behind bars
Americas
Canada PM Trudeau planning snap election, seeks approval for COVID response - sources
Americas
Canadian judge questions arguments for Huawei CFO's extradition as hearings enter final days
Americas
Storm Fred causes power outages in Dominican Republic, heads to Florida

Environment

Environment
Portland residents suffer in sweltering Pacific Northwest heat wave
Environment
Flash floods sweep through northern Turkey in new natural disaster
Environment
Japan issues highest risk alerts in Hiroshima due to torrential rains
Environment
Storm Fred causes power outages in Dominican Republic, heads to Florida

Sustainable Business

Sustainable Business
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Sustainable Business
EU urges all major economies to raise climate goals by November summit
Sustainable Business
Lighter winds slow progress at offshore firms Orsted, RWE
Sustainable Business
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Energy

Energy
Oil falls a second day after IEA warns of slowdown in demand
Energy
S.Korea, Chinese refiners snap up U.S. sour crude -sources
Energy
OPEC sticks to oil demand view despite virus, sees more U.S. shale coming
Energy
New York's pension fund to review oil holdings, axes more coal investments

Sports

Sports
Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators -reports
Sports
Fans barred from U.S. Open qualifying matches due to COVID-19
Sports
PSG's signing of Messi rekindles debate on UEFA FFP rules
Sports
Spain's LaLiga clubs approve CVC deal after opt-out concession

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