We start in the us where, as youve been hearing, President Biden is taking the fight against covid to the workplace. The spread of the Delta Variant has hit the economic recovery, stalling Job Creation and battering consumer confidence. Now, the president is ordering all federal government employees to get vaccinated and businesses with more than 100 staff will have to ensure they are either vaccinated or tested weekly. My message to Unvaccinated Americans is this what more is there to wait for . What more do you need to see . We have made the vaccine free, safe and convenient. The vaccine has fda approval. Over 200 Million americans hav gotten at least one shot. Over 200 Million americans have gotten at least one shot. We have been patient, but our patience is wearing thin and your refusal has cost all of us so, please, do the right thing. Butjust dont take it from me. Listen to the voices of Unvaccinated Americans who are lying in hospital beds, taking their final breath, saying, if
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The man considered to be the political leader of the taliban, Mullah Baradar, has arrived in Kabulfor Talks on forming a government. Its another sign of the taliban tightening its grip on power in afghanistan, after its rapid takeover of the country. Mullah baradar arrived in afghanistan earlier this week, after 20 years in exile. He travelled first to kandahar, which is seen as the spiritual home of the taliban. Although baradar isnt the talibans supreme leader, he is one of its most visible figures. Last year, he became the first Taliban Leader to communicate directly with a us president after having a Telephone Conversation with donald trump. Well get more on that in a moment, but first this report from our Correspondent Secunder kermani in kabul. Soldier shouting get back get the bleep back get back Panic And Chaos close to kabul airport. British soldiers guarding a secure compound for those being evacuated. British
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The talibans co Founder And Head of its political wing, mullah abdul ghani baradar, is in Kabulfor Talks on forming a new afghan government. Hes the most senior Taliban Leader now in afghanistan, and the man who signed the agreement with the United States that led to the american withdrawal. The taliban have promised an inclusive government for afghanistan. They say experts from the former government will be brought in for crisis management. Other senior Taliban Leaders in the capital include Khalil Haqqani one of americas most wanted terrorists but also moderate figures such as the former president , hamid karzai. Thousands of people are continuing their attempt to flee the country. Our correspondent, danjohnson, is following developments from delhi. There is still chaos outside the airport, and no real solution to that, no clear way forward for how the foreign forces, the nations that are trying to get people out are
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Good afternoon. The pentagon has said the us remains in regular communication with the taliban but there has been no change in what it described as the Enemys Situation despite extensive Security Threats. It comes after the us embassy advised its citizens not To travel To Kabul Airport until asked To because of security issues outside its gates. The us says its helped 2,500 american nationals To leave the city over the past week. Outside the airport, there are scenes of panic and chaos. Us forces are Firing Shots inTo the air in an attempt To control the crowds, and images on Social Media show soldiers dealing with bodies. A Pentagon Spokesmen says he Cant Rule out the possibility of american troops going outside of Kabul Airport To get people. Meanwhile, the talibans co Founder And Head of its political wing, mullah abdul Ghani Baradar, has arrived in kabul. A taliban official are The Group is making progress in forming a government in afghanistan and aiming To improve the situation a