this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. crowds continue to gather outside kabul airport, amid reports of chaotic scenes as the us advises its citizens not to travel there until they are asked, because of security threats outside the gates. senior taliban figures — including the group's co—founder, mullah baradar — are in kabulfor talks about establishing a new government. greece has erected a 25 mile fence on its border with turkey amid warnings of many afghan civillians fleeing their country. a state of emergency has been declared in parts of new york state ahead of the forecast arrival of hurricane henri. and animal welfare campaigners have welcomed new uk government proposals to stop puppy smuggling.