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World Service,25 Aug 2021,49 mins

Joe Biden says US on track to meet airlift deadline

Newsday

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There's still much discussion over the date for America's final departure from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden says the US is on track for the 31st August deadline. The Taliban say they won't be welcome after that date. Coronavirus cases are increasing in Canada where the government faces accusations that it abandoned control measures too soon. The beautiful Italian city of Venice epitomises the crowd problems facing the world's great tourist attractions. It has now installed turnstiles in a desperate bid to limit visitors flooding its ancient streets.

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