While the u. S. Scrambled to evacuate the embassy, chaos at Kabuls Airport as people desperately try to flee the country. And haitis earthquake, a staggering jump in the Death Toll with search teams yet to arrive in some of the hardest hit regions. As a storm that compounds the disaster takes direct aim at the country. Thanks for joining me this hour. For the first time in almost 20 years, the taliban are in near complete control of afghanistan. If nothing changes, it appears theyll be the countrys rulers once again. The militants wrapped up a blistering advantage over major cities over the weekend ending in the surrender of kabul. Video from Al Jazeera shows heavily armed taliban Fighters Lounging in the president ial palace. The u. S. State department says all embassy personal he will have been evacuated. They were flown out by helicopter to the airport which has been secured by u. S. Troops. That hasnt stopped chaotic scenes like this. Gunfire rang out earlier as crowds raised to ca
Newsroom with robin curnow. Begin with what some describe as quote, act of state terrorism. Leaders in europe, uk and u. S. Blasting belarus for forcing commercial flight to divert and arresting Opposition Activist On Board. On a flight from greece to lithuania, the airline pointed to potential threat On Board but reporting that president ordered the Fighter Jet to escort the plane to minsk where the passenger was detained. A passenger On Board described what he saw. It was announced were going to land In Minsk, so stand up, open luggage door, take the luggage and was trying to split things like computer, gave to girlfriend or iphone, whatever it was. I think he made small mistake, around 90 people so he could give things not to the girlfriend which was also i think arrested. Founder of two channels critical of the government, classified as extremist in belarus and been on Wanted List for terrorism. Lithuanias president is slamming belarus and plans to speak with European Council in br
Thousands to flee. Thanks for joining me this hour. So solid year of lockdowns, face masks and social distancing is gradually winding down in many places as Vaccination Numbers increase. But covid remains widespread and dangerous, as you can see here. Countries in red are still struggling. The World Health Organization is investigating whether four cases in vietnam came from a possible new variant. But wherever vaccines have been widely administered, cases and deaths have been steadily declining. 5,000 people in paris were finally able to enjoy a large crowded concert on saturday. And dining out In London is once again possible. The nhs says more than half of people in their 30s have now received at least One Shot. In the u. S. Covid restrictions are melting away with warmer weather, and pentup travelers are itching to get away this memorial day weekend. American airports reported nearly 2 Million passengers on friday. More than 37 Million americans are expected to hit the road this me
Happening there. Announcer live from Cnn Center this is Cnn Newsroom with robyn curnow. Michigans alarming spike in covid cases has the Governor Pleading for more vaccines to be rushed to her state. Take a look at the rise in cases. On saturday alone The State reported nearly 7,000 new cases and as hospitalizations increase some Health Providers in pligs a michigan are delaying nonemergency procedures on a case by case basis. Meantime at least four u. S. States are now reporting adverse reactions to Johnson Johnsons covid vaccine. But the cdc says states should continue to administer the vaccine and has not found any reason for concern. The latest on americas fight against the virus. The second we let our guard down it comes roaring back. Reporter as covid19 cases soar to alarming levels in michigan, a warning. Were on track to potentially see a surge in cases thats even greater than the one we see in the fall. Reporter the States Positivity Rate is up to 18 and hospitalizations are cl
And live from cnn World Headquarters here in atlanta, im michael holmes. This is cnn newsroom. And our top story this hour, an influential Covid19 Model warns americans not to put their masks away yet, as Cases Surge in michigan. Lets have a look at that spike there. You can see it at the right of the graph. The State Reporting nearly 7,000 new cases On Saturday. The federal government sending 160 extra vags nayccinators to get shots into arms. Some hospitals there are delaying nonemergency procedures on a case by Case Basis because theyre getting full. Officials calling it a last resort. Medical experts say Pandemic Fatigue combined with the spread of Coronavirus Variants are behind the surge in michigan. Cnns Evan Mcmorrissantoro with more. Reporter even if Vaccination Rates rise in places like New York, where im standing, theres still a concern that america is in the grip of this pandemic, especially in The State of michigan, where the viral numbers are rising at a dangerous and sca