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Aug 2021
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021: 10,000 America...

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The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Taliban promised amnesty to Government workers and said they would not victimize w ... Show More
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