Iam sarah i am sarah mulkerrins, live in tokyo, day 15 of the Olympic Games where tanya has won gold in the Womens Marathon. Kenya. And the remarkable spectacle of south Africas Sardine Run and the predators it attacks. Attracts. Hello and welcome to the programme. Lets begin in afghanistan, where in a major escalation of the talibans offensive, the militants have captured a Provincial Capital, zaranj, close to the border with afghanistan, and assassinated a close aide of the president s. Theyve made sweeping gains since foreign forces started withdrawing from the country. The united nations Special Envoy has warned the country is facing a possible catastrophe, and called on the taliban to halt the violence and take part in meaningful peace talks. Our World Affiars correspondent Richard Galpin has more. In the heart of the afghan capital, another assassination. Taliban gunmen opening fire on this car, killing the head of the governments media information centre, dawa Khan Menapal. They
Of South Africas Sardine Run and the predators it attracts. Hello and welcome to the programme. Welcome to the programme. To our viewers on pbs welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. Lets begin in afghanistan, where in a major escalation of the talibans offensive, the militants have captured a Provincial Capital, zaranj, close to the border with iran, and assassinated a close aide of the president s. Theyve made sweeping gains since foreign forces started withdrawing from the country. The united nations Special Envoy has warned the country is facing a possible catastrophe, and called on the taliban to halt the violence and take part in meaningful peace talks. Our World Affiars correspondent Richard Galpin has more. Our world Affairs Correspondent Richard Galpin has more. In the heart of the afghan capital, another assassination. Taliban gunmen opening fire on this car, killing the head of the governments media information centre, dawa khan menapal. Theyd warned
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Where Host Nationjapan is hoping to bring home some medals in the womens endurance event. And the remarkable spectacle of south africas sardines run and the predators it attracts. Looking Bbc News wherever you are watching in the world. It is good to have your company. Tonight we start with a question focusing Minds Notjust in afghanistan but right across the world. Can anyone now stop the taliban from rampaging across afghanistan . In the last few hours, their escalating offensive has resulted in the capture of a Provincial Capital and the assassination of a close aide of the president. Now the uns Special Envoy has warned the country is facing a possible catastrophe and called on the taliban to halt the violence and take part in meaningful peace talks. Our world Affairs Correspondent Richard Galpin has more. In the heart of the afghan capital, another assassination. Taliban gunmen opening fire on this car, killing the head of the governments media information centre, dawa khan menapa