
What do Afghan Americans think about the withdrawal?
We speak to Afghan Americans to hear how they feel about President Biden's decision.
President Joe Biden is meeting with the leaders of the G7 group of countries to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The other countries are expected to ask President Biden to extend the 31 August deadline for leaving Afghanistan, to allow more rescue flights. But what do Afghan American's living in the US want their President to do? and how do they feel about the decisions so far by the US government? We'll hear what they think.
The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is happening Japan. Because of coronavirus restrictions these Paralympics will be very different and nearly all supporters will be unable to attend. We'll explain more about the history of the Games and speak to some athletes who are taking part.
And every day we are joined by a health expert to answer listener questions about Covid-19. Today our guest is Dr Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician and scientist from the University of Toronto.
(Photo: People rally against the Taliban during a demonstration in Los Angeles 21/08/2021. Credit: Reuters)
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