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Jun 2022
33m 9s

Earthquake in Afghanistan

BBC News
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Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Sayed Rahman from the International Rescue Committee, who’s in Kabul, after an earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan.

Also, the polio virus has been detected in London’s sewers. Fergus explains all.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

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