Biden pushes for Aug 31 Afghanistan pullout as threat of attacks rise

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WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (Aug 24) the US is on pace to finish evacuations from Afghanistan by Aug 31, but left open the chance of the deadline being extended, saying reaching that goal is dependent on continued cooperation from the country's new Taliban rulers.

 

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