Newsletter Aug 18, 2021
US steps up Kabul evacuation, says Taliban pledged 'safe passage'

Some other countries, including Germany and France, have also been able to pick up their nationals and Afghans qualified to travel to those countries.

Facebook moves to block Taliban's WhatsApp accounts

The news comes with social media platforms facing pressure to block accounts used by the Taliban

Spain marks 4th anniversary of deadly Catalonia attacks

The attacks, which also injured 140 people, were carried out by a cell made up mostly of young people of Moroccan descent who grew up in Catalonia.

Stocks retreat on Delta variant gloom

Wall Street's streak of five straight records for the Dow and S&P 500 indices ended with a thud

Delta variant confirmed in New Zealand, virus case total at five

The initial plan is for New Zealand to remain in lockdown for three days, with Auckland and the nearby Coromandel area facing restrictions for a week.

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