<p>The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation from Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties. The officer will leave US service, reports said on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The officer, Stuart Scheller, had posted a video on Facebook and LinkedIn on Thursday on the day of the recent deadly attack at Kabul Airport. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the devastating suicide bombing, 169 Afghans and 13 American service members were killed at the airport.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Afghanistan: Flights take off from Kabul as evacuations resume</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Scheller, who was the commander of the advanced infantry training battalion, said, “I have been fighting for 17 years. I am willing to throw it all away to say to my senior leaders: ‘I demand accountability’.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>The officer said, “I knew someone killed in Kabul, but was making this video because I have a growing discontent and contempt for … perceived ineptitude at the foreign policy level, and I want to specifically ask some questions to some of my senior leaders.”</p>

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<p>He criticised David Berger, commandant, Marine Corps for a note sent to Marines about how they might feel about the near-20-year US presence in Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>


The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation from Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties.

The posting of a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation from Afghanistan by a US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel has led to his dismissal as he has been relieved of his duties. The officer will leave US service, reports said on Friday. Marine officer Stuart Scheller has been relieved from duty for this video. pic.twitter.com/GyxzUJ44vN — Cernovich (@Cernovich) August 27, 2021 × The officer, Stuart Scheller, had posted a video on Facebook and LinkedIn on Thursday on the day of the recent deadly attack at Kabul Airport. In the devastating suicide bombing, 169 Afghans and 13 American service members were killed at the airport. Watch | Afghanistan: Flights take off from Kabul as evacuations resume × Scheller, who was the commander of the advanced infantry training battalion, said, “I have been fighting for 17 years. I am willing to throw it all away to say to my senior leaders: ‘I demand accountability’.” The officer said, “I knew someone killed in Kabul, but was making this video because I have a growing discontent and contempt for … perceived ineptitude at the foreign policy level, and I want to specifically ask some questions to some of my senior leaders.” Also Read: A stranded interpreter, and the soldiers who would not let go He criticised David Berger, commandant, Marine Corps for a note sent to Marines about how they might feel about the near-20-year US presence in Afghanistan.

Watch: US officer seeks ‘accountability’ over Afghanistan, gets relieved of duties

<p>The world’s northernmost point of land, which is a new island off the coast of Greenland, seems to have been discovered by scientists. It was revealed after the shifting of the ice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morten Rasch, who is a polar explorer and head of the Arctic station research facility in Greenland, said “It was not our intention to discover a new island. We just went there to collect samples.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'Milk Crate Challenge' takes over internet, doctors express concern</strong></p>

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<p>Initially, the scientists thought they arrived at Oodaaq island, which was discovered by a Danish survey team in 1978. After checking the exact location later, they realised they had visited another island 780 metres to the north-west.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swiss entrepreneur Christiane Leister, who is also the creator of the Leister Foundation that financed the expedition, said, “Everybody was happy that we found what we thought was Oodaaq island. It’s a bit like explorers in the past, who thought they’d landed in a certain place but actually found a totally different place.”</p>

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<p>The new island roughly measures around 30 metres (100ft) across and has a peak of about three metres. It also consists of seabed mud as well as moraine – soil and rock left behind by moving glaciers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the team, it should be named “Qeqertaq Avannarleq”, which means “the northernmost island” in Greenlandic.&nbsp;</p>


The world’s northernmost point of land, which is a new island off the coast of Greenland, seems to have been discovered by scientists. It was revealed after the shifting of the ice.

The world’s northernmost point of land, which is a new island off the coast of Greenland, seems to have been discovered by scientists. It was revealed after the shifting of the ice. Morten Rasch, who is a polar explorer and head of the Arctic station research facility in Greenland, said “It was not our intention to discover a new island. We just went there to collect samples.” Watch | 'Milk Crate Challenge' takes over internet, doctors express concern × Initially, the scientists thought they arrived at Oodaaq island, which was discovered by a Danish survey team in 1978. After checking the exact location later, they realised they had visited another island 780 metres to the north-west. Swiss entrepreneur Christiane Leister, who is also the creator of the Leister Foundation that financed the expedition, said, “Everybody was happy that we found what we thought was Oodaaq island. It’s a bit like explorers in the past, who thought they’d landed in a certain place but actually found a totally different place.” Also Read: Hurricane Ida makes landfall in southwest Cuba: Weather service The new island roughly measures around 30 metres (100ft) across and has a peak of about three metres. It also consists of seabed mud as well as moraine – soil and rock left behind by moving glaciers. According to the team, it should be named “Qeqertaq Avannarleq”, which means “the northernmost island” in Greenlandic.

‘World’s northernmost island’ discovered off coast of Greenland by scientists 

<p>Following the deadly suicide bombing in Kabul, the United States military has carried out a drone strike against an alleged ISIS-K "planner". In the attack, Pentagon claims to have killed the target, say media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, a US official as per media reports seems to have claimed that US military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation against an ISIS-K planner. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;United States announces that it carried out a drone strike in eastern Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>The unmanned airstrike was carried out in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. According to the initial indications, the target was killed, claim reports, citing the US official. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official also said to have claimed that he doesn’t know of any civilian casualties.</p>

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<p>The drone may have hit a vehicle carrying an ISIS-K leader, who is believed to be "carrying out future attacks." The ISIS-K planner was also traveling with an "associate." &nbsp;</p>

<p>It is yet not clear that the planner was involved in the suicide attack at the Kabul airport or not.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-against-is-as-afghanistan-overshadows-iraq-summit-408982" hreflang="en">Macron warns against IS as Afghanistan overshadows Iraq summit</a></strong></p>

<p>The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the perpetrators cannot hide, and he vowed to strike back at the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate. "We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Following the deadly suicide bombing in Kabul, the United States military has carried out a drone strike against an alleged ISIS-K "planner". In the attack, Pentagon claims to have killed the target, say media reports.

Following the deadly suicide bombing in Kabul, the United States military has carried out a drone strike against an alleged ISIS-K "planner". In the attack, Pentagon claims to have killed the target, say media reports. On Friday, a US official as per media reports seems to have claimed that US military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation against an ISIS-K planner. Watch: United States announces that it carried out a drone strike in eastern Afghanistan × The unmanned airstrike was carried out in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. According to the initial indications, the target was killed, claim reports, citing the US official. The official also said to have claimed that he doesn’t know of any civilian casualties. Also Read: British ex-marine survived Kabul attack with 200 animals The drone may have hit a vehicle carrying an ISIS-K leader, who is believed to be "carrying out future attacks." The ISIS-K planner was also traveling with an "associate." It is yet not clear that the planner was involved in the suicide attack at the Kabul airport or not. Also Read: Macron warns against IS as Afghanistan overshadows Iraq summit The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the perpetrators cannot hide, and he vowed to strike back at the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate. "We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said. (With inputs from agencies)

After suicide attack, US drone strike kills 'ISIS-K planner' in Afghanistan: Report   

<p>After creating digital pictures of whales and selling tokens of their ownership, which are stored on blockchain, a 12-year-old boy earned about £290,000. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the school holidays, the collection of pixelated artworks called Weird Whales of the child, Benyamin Ahmed, had gone viral. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;London Zoo holds its annual weigh-in</strong></p>

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<p>The success of the child may prove to be a harbinger of the digital business models, which can disrupt the banking sector. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Child’s father Imran, who is a software developer, shared that the artwork is like “digital Pokémon cards”. &nbsp;Imran added, they had been a huge success because the collectors realised its historical significance. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“People find the art secondary. Imagine when the printing press came out, if you managed to get hold of a book that was an original, written by a 12-year-old that went viral, you can imagine how that would accrue value over time because of the historical significance,” added the father. &nbsp;</p>

<p>With the help of a pixel art website, the child created a set of 3,350 whales in the style of a common whale meme seen in the video game Minecraft. Benyamin was then able to sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs).&nbsp;</p>


After creating digital pictures of whales and selling tokens of their ownership, which are stored on blockchain, a 12-year-old boy earned about £290,000. During the school holidays, the collection of pixelated artworks called Weird Whales of the child, Benyamin Ahmed, had gone viral.

After creating digital pictures of whales and selling tokens of their ownership, which are stored on blockchain, a 12-year-old boy earned about £290,000. During the school holidays, the collection of pixelated artworks called Weird Whales of the child, Benyamin Ahmed, had gone viral. Watch | London Zoo holds its annual weigh-in × The success of the child may prove to be a harbinger of the digital business models, which can disrupt the banking sector. Child’s father Imran, who is a software developer, shared that the artwork is like “digital Pokémon cards”. Imran added, they had been a huge success because the collectors realised its historical significance. Also Read: For throwing porn collection, judge orders couple to pay $30,441 to son in US “People find the art secondary. Imagine when the printing press came out, if you managed to get hold of a book that was an original, written by a 12-year-old that went viral, you can imagine how that would accrue value over time because of the historical significance,” added the father. With the help of a pixel art website, the child created a set of 3,350 whales in the style of a common whale meme seen in the video game Minecraft. Benyamin was then able to sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

12-year-old boy creates digital whale art, makes £290,000 by selling earned non-fungible tokens  

<p>In response to the deadly&nbsp;suicide attack on&nbsp;Thursday,&nbsp;the United States military struck back at the Islamic State by bombing an IS member in Afghanistan on Saturday.&nbsp;The strike seems to have killed an Islamic State "planner".</p>

<p>The US Central Command said the strike took place in Nangarhar province, which borders Pakistan.&nbsp;"Initial indications are that we killed the target. We know of no civilian casualties," the US military said in a statement, referring to the strike.</p>

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<p>The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: ISIS-K: Group behind the Kabul blasts</p>

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<p>On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the perpetrators cannot hide, and he vowed to strike back at the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate. "We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A US official said on Friday, the suicide bomber seems to have carried around 25 pounds of explosives, loaded with shrapnel.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/afghanistan-staff-details-left-behind-at-uk-kabul-embassy-report-408865" hreflang="en">Afghanistan staff details left behind at UK Kabul embassy: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;blast created by the&nbsp;massive amount of explosives and spray of shrapnel was such huge that it killed US troops, who were inside the airport gate as well as troops and Afghans outside, said the official on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-tells-citizens-to-leave-kabul-airport-gates-immediately-408913" hreflang="en">US tells citizens to leave Kabul airport gates 'immediately'</a></strong></p>

<p>Generally, a suicide bomber carries from five to 10 pounds of explosives.&nbsp;According to the US officials, the IS bomber got to within several yards of the gate at Kabul airport, where Afghans were crowded in as part of the ongoing evacuation from Afghanistan.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Western forces are also running the Afghan airlift while bracing for more attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In response to the deadly suicide attack on Thursday, the United States military struck back at the Islamic State by bombing an IS member in Afghanistan on Saturday.

In response to the deadly suicide attack on Thursday, the United States military struck back at the Islamic State by bombing an IS member in Afghanistan on Saturday. The strike seems to have killed an Islamic State "planner". The US Central Command said the strike took place in Nangarhar province, which borders Pakistan. "Initial indications are that we killed the target. We know of no civilian casualties," the US military said in a statement, referring to the strike. The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport. Watch | Gravitas: ISIS-K: Group behind the Kabul blasts × On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said the perpetrators cannot hide, and he vowed to strike back at the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate. "We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said. A US official said on Friday, the suicide bomber seems to have carried around 25 pounds of explosives, loaded with shrapnel. Also Read | Afghanistan staff details left behind at UK Kabul embassy: Report The blast created by the massive amount of explosives and spray of shrapnel was such huge that it killed US troops, who were inside the airport gate as well as troops and Afghans outside, said the official on condition of anonymity. Also Read | US tells citizens to leave Kabul airport gates 'immediately' Generally, a suicide bomber carries from five to 10 pounds of explosives. According to the US officials, the IS bomber got to within several yards of the gate at Kabul airport, where Afghans were crowded in as part of the ongoing evacuation from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Western forces are also running the Afghan airlift while bracing for more attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

US airstrike targets IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack

<p>For throwing out pornography collection, a judge has ordered a couple to pay $30,441 (£22,100) to their son in Michigan, US. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision by US district judge Paul Maloney came this week almost eight months after David Werking won a lawsuit against his parents. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany</strong></p>

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<p>The 43-year-old son said they had no right to throw out the collection of films, magazines and other items, which he said was worth $29,000 (£21,500). &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the ruling, the judge followed a value set by an expert, a report by MLive.com said. The court ordered Werking’s parents to pay $14,500 (£10,500) to their son’s attorney. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>After a divorce, Werking lived at his parents’ Grand Haven home for about 10 months, before eventually moving to Muncie, Indiana. After he moved, he learned that his boxes of films and magazines were missing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an email, Werking’s father wrote, “Frankly, David, I did you a big favour getting rid of all this stuff.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the ruling in December last year, Judge Maloney said, “There is no question that the destroyed property belonged to David. Defendants repeatedly admitted that they destroyed the property.”&nbsp;</p>


For throwing out pornography collection, a judge has ordered a couple to pay $30,441 (£22,100) to their son in Michigan, US. The decision by US district judge Paul Maloney came this week almost eight months after David Werking won a lawsuit against his parents.

For throwing out pornography collection, a judge has ordered a couple to pay $30,441 (£22,100) to their son in Michigan, US. The decision by US district judge Paul Maloney came this week almost eight months after David Werking won a lawsuit against his parents. Watch: The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany × The 43-year-old son said they had no right to throw out the collection of films, magazines and other items, which he said was worth $29,000 (£21,500). In the ruling, the judge followed a value set by an expert, a report by MLive.com said. The court ordered Werking’s parents to pay $14,500 (£10,500) to their son’s attorney. Also Read | Female hummingbirds that look like males face less social harassment: Study After a divorce, Werking lived at his parents’ Grand Haven home for about 10 months, before eventually moving to Muncie, Indiana. After he moved, he learned that his boxes of films and magazines were missing. In an email, Werking’s father wrote, “Frankly, David, I did you a big favour getting rid of all this stuff.” In the ruling in December last year, Judge Maloney said, “There is no question that the destroyed property belonged to David. Defendants repeatedly admitted that they destroyed the property.”

For throwing porn collection, judge orders couple to pay $30,441 to son in US

<p>Witnessing an improvement in the&nbsp;COVID-19 situation in Indian Capital, the&nbsp;government&nbsp;announced on Friday that schools for classes IX to XII, colleges and coaching institutions will reopen from September 1.</p>

<p>The government's decision was taken at a recent meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The panel, which was&nbsp;set up by the DDMA earlier this week, submitted its report. It&nbsp;recommended a phase-wise reopening of schools in the national capital.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: </strong>Some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins amid COVID-19 surge</p>

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<p>Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said a final decision was yet to be made regarding junior classes, adding that a call would be taken after analysing the effect of reopening schools for senior classes.</p>

<p>The sources indicated that schools for classes VI to VIII may reopen from September 8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to ensure the reopening does not lead to a spike in the cases again,&nbsp;the Delhi government has also directed private aided and unaided schools to vaccinate their teachers and staff ahead of the September 1 deadline.</p>

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<p>The Directorate of Education of the city's government has also issued a circular in this regard. "It is the prime concern of Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi to ensure the vaccination of all teachers and staff working in schools of Delhi. Therefore, all the HOS/managers of private aided/unaided schools in Delhi, are hereby directed to ensure that their teachers and staff get vaccinated immediately," it read.</p>

<p>"In the above context, all the private aided/unaided schools are also advised to facilitate their teachers and staff by making special arrangements for vaccination at schools/cluster levels in consultation and coordination with concerned authorities," the circular said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Witnessing an improvement in the COVID-19 situation in Indian Capital, the government announced on Friday that schools for classes IX to XII, colleges and coaching institutions will reopen from September 1.

Witnessing an improvement in the COVID-19 situation in Indian Capital, the government announced on Friday that schools for classes IX to XII, colleges and coaching institutions will reopen from September 1. The government's decision was taken at a recent meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The panel, which was set up by the DDMA earlier this week, submitted its report. It recommended a phase-wise reopening of schools in the national capital. Watch: Some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins amid COVID-19 surge × Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said a final decision was yet to be made regarding junior classes, adding that a call would be taken after analysing the effect of reopening schools for senior classes. The sources indicated that schools for classes VI to VIII may reopen from September 8. In order to ensure the reopening does not lead to a spike in the cases again, the Delhi government has also directed private aided and unaided schools to vaccinate their teachers and staff ahead of the September 1 deadline. Also Read: India records 46,759 COVID-19 cases, 509 deaths The Directorate of Education of the city's government has also issued a circular in this regard. "It is the prime concern of Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi to ensure the vaccination of all teachers and staff working in schools of Delhi. Therefore, all the HOS/managers of private aided/unaided schools in Delhi, are hereby directed to ensure that their teachers and staff get vaccinated immediately," it read. "In the above context, all the private aided/unaided schools are also advised to facilitate their teachers and staff by making special arrangements for vaccination at schools/cluster levels in consultation and coordination with concerned authorities," the circular said. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Capital reopens schools for classes IX to XII from September 1

<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed a plan to deal with the Taliban, with the No&nbsp;1 condition being that militants must allow safe passage to Afghans wanting to leave the country even after an August&nbsp;31 deadline.<br />
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"What we've done today, the G7, is we've ... agreed not just a joint approach to dealing with the evacuation, but also a road map for the way in which we`re going to engage with the Taliban," Johnson said after an emergency virtual meeting of the leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Afghanistan refugees in Pakistan say hopes of returning home dashed</p>

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<p>"The No&nbsp;1 condition we're setting as G7 is that they've got to guarantee right the way through, through August 31 and beyond, safe passage for those who want to come out", he added.<br />
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"Some of them will say that they don't accept that, some of them I hope will see the sense of that, because the G7 has very considerable leverage, economic, diplomatic and political."</p>

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The Guardian newspaper reported late on Tuesday that Britain's evacuation from Kabul is expected to end within "24 to 36 hours". It cited unidentified defence sources.<br />
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Johnson said the "huge leverage" the G7 could wield over the Taliban after they seized control of the country just over a week ago included withholding substantial funds.<br />
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"What we're saying is Afghanistan can't lurch back into becoming a breeding ground of terror, Afghanistan can't become a narco state, girls have got to be educated up to the age of 18," he said.<br />
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Johnson sidestepped a question about whether other G7 leaders had expressed frustration at US&nbsp;President Joe Biden over his handling of the crisis and refusal to extend the deadline for US&nbsp;troops remaining in Afghanistan.<br />
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"Let's be clear the immediate phase of the evacuation is actually ... a very considerable success by the military," he said. "We're confident we can get thousands more out. But the situation at the airport is not getting any better. It's harrowing scenes for those who are trying to get out."</p>


British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed a plan to deal with the Taliban, with the No 1 condition being that militants must allow safe passage to Afghans wanting to leave the country even after an August 31 deadline.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed a plan to deal with the Taliban, with the No 1 condition being that militants must allow safe passage to Afghans wanting to leave the country even after an August 31 deadline. "What we've done today, the G7, is we've ... agreed not just a joint approach to dealing with the evacuation, but also a road map for the way in which we`re going to engage with the Taliban," Johnson said after an emergency virtual meeting of the leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations. Watch: Afghanistan refugees in Pakistan say hopes of returning home dashed × "The No 1 condition we're setting as G7 is that they've got to guarantee right the way through, through August 31 and beyond, safe passage for those who want to come out", he added. "Some of them will say that they don't accept that, some of them I hope will see the sense of that, because the G7 has very considerable leverage, economic, diplomatic and political." Also Read: Joe Biden says US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31 The Guardian newspaper reported late on Tuesday that Britain's evacuation from Kabul is expected to end within "24 to 36 hours". It cited unidentified defence sources. Johnson said the "huge leverage" the G7 could wield over the Taliban after they seized control of the country just over a week ago included withholding substantial funds. "What we're saying is Afghanistan can't lurch back into becoming a breeding ground of terror, Afghanistan can't become a narco state, girls have got to be educated up to the age of 18," he said. Johnson sidestepped a question about whether other G7 leaders had expressed frustration at US President Joe Biden over his handling of the crisis and refusal to extend the deadline for US troops remaining in Afghanistan. "Let's be clear the immediate phase of the evacuation is actually ... a very considerable success by the military," he said. "We're confident we can get thousands more out. But the situation at the airport is not getting any better. It's harrowing scenes for those who are trying to get out."

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<p>After the 2020 census showed the population of one-person town had grown in Nebraska, the only resident was left surprised. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the US Census Bureau, a new person lived in the town of Monowi, Nebraska. The only resident, Elsie Eiler, was left wondering about the identity of the other resident. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Chile produces its first green hydrogen molecule</p>

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<p>Eiler said, "Well, then someone's been hiding from me, and there's nowhere to live but my house. But if you find out who he is, let me know?" &nbsp;</p>

<p>The name of the other resident is Noise. But he is not real. He was created by an algorithm in order to protect Eiler's personal information, said Census Bureau. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-columnist-lands-in-soup-for-saying-indian-food-is-based-on-just-one-spice-408241" hreflang="en">US columnist lands in soup for saying Indian food is based on just 'one spice'</a></strong></p>

<p>"What you're seeing there is the noise we add to the data so you can't figure out who is living there. It protects the privacy of the respondent and the confidentiality of the data they provide," said a census spokeswoman, as per the Omaha News-Herald report. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In certain situations, the bureau also shifts respondents from one census block to another. Although it may get confusing at the local level as when a town only has one resident, the numbers remain accurate at the congressional district level.&nbsp;</p>


After the 2020 census showed the population of one-person town had grown in Nebraska, the only resident was left surprised. According to the US Census Bureau, a new person lived in the town of Monowi, Nebraska.

After the 2020 census showed the population of one-person town had grown in Nebraska, the only resident was left surprised. According to the US Census Bureau, a new person lived in the town of Monowi, Nebraska. The only resident, Elsie Eiler, was left wondering about the identity of the other resident. Watch: Chile produces its first green hydrogen molecule × Eiler said, "Well, then someone's been hiding from me, and there's nowhere to live but my house. But if you find out who he is, let me know?" The name of the other resident is Noise. But he is not real. He was created by an algorithm in order to protect Eiler's personal information, said Census Bureau. Also Read: US columnist lands in soup for saying Indian food is based on just 'one spice' "What you're seeing there is the noise we add to the data so you can't figure out who is living there. It protects the privacy of the respondent and the confidentiality of the data they provide," said a census spokeswoman, as per the Omaha News-Herald report. In certain situations, the bureau also shifts respondents from one census block to another. Although it may get confusing at the local level as when a town only has one resident, the numbers remain accurate at the congressional district level.

One-person town in Nebraska gets another resident, but only on paper

<p>Vietnam will not enter an alliance to confront China, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told Beijing before he met US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the Vietnam’s prime minister met Chinese envoy to Hanoi Xiong Bo and said, Vietnam has always maintained an independent foreign policy that prioritised self-reliance, multilateralism and diversification of ties, said a report by Vietnam News Agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong>Russia, China, US ready to serve as mediators in Afghanistan says Sergey Lavrov</p>

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<p>“Vietnam would not ally with one country to fight another, and wished to enhance political trust with China, promote exchange and uphold cooperation,” Pham said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris met Vietnam's top leaders on Wednesday. She offered support in several key areas, including the enhancement of the country's maritime security in an effort to counter Beijing's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-add-xi-jinping-thought-to-national-curriculum-408158" hreflang="en">China to add 'Xi Jinping Thought' to national curriculum</a></strong></p>

<p>Harris also offered more visits by US warships during her talks with Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a meeting with the Vietnamese president in Hanoi, Harris said there was a need to increase pressure on Beijing over its maritime claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the talks, Harris offered Vietnam vaccines and aid to tackle COVID-19. She also announced the launch of several programmes to help combat climate change, a White House official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Vietnam will not enter an alliance to confront China, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told Beijing before he met US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.

Vietnam will not enter an alliance to confront China, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told Beijing before he met US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Vietnam’s prime minister met Chinese envoy to Hanoi Xiong Bo and said, Vietnam has always maintained an independent foreign policy that prioritised self-reliance, multilateralism and diversification of ties, said a report by Vietnam News Agency. Watch | Russia, China, US ready to serve as mediators in Afghanistan says Sergey Lavrov × “Vietnam would not ally with one country to fight another, and wished to enhance political trust with China, promote exchange and uphold cooperation,” Pham said. US Vice President Kamala Harris met Vietnam's top leaders on Wednesday. She offered support in several key areas, including the enhancement of the country's maritime security in an effort to counter Beijing's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Also Read: China to add 'Xi Jinping Thought' to national curriculum Harris also offered more visits by US warships during her talks with Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. During a meeting with the Vietnamese president in Hanoi, Harris said there was a need to increase pressure on Beijing over its maritime claims. During the talks, Harris offered Vietnam vaccines and aid to tackle COVID-19. She also announced the launch of several programmes to help combat climate change, a White House official said. (With inputs from agencies)

Will not enter an alliance to confront China, Vietnamese PM tells Beijing 

<p>Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, and outlined her goals for combating deadly COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The 62-year-old said she&nbsp;wants to impose vaccines for all educational workers in the state, with the option to test out weekly.&nbsp;<br />
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"Your priorities are my priorities and right now that means fighting the delta variant, none of us want a re-run of last year's horrors with COVID-19," she said.<br />
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Hochul said she will lead a "dramatic transformation in culture, with responsibility and no tolerance for people who cross the line" in her first speech to New Yorkers since being sworn in as the state's 57th governor.<br />
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Elevated from the relative obscurity as lieutenant governor to the post of prominent position of New York’s 57th governor at the stroke of midnight, Hochul said she wants to revive faith in government after a ceremonial swearing-in on Tuesday morning. &nbsp;<br />
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<p>The New York’s new governor said, “I want people to believe in our government again. It’s important to me that people have faith – our strength comes from the faith and the confidence of the people who put us into these offices and I take that very seriously.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Hochul also talked about “changing the culture of Albany. I’m looking forward to a fresh collaborative approach – that’s how I’ve always conducted myself, it’s nothing new to me, but it’s something I’ll be introducing to the state Capitol.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-offers-vietnam-support-to-counter-beijing-in-south-china-sea-408161">US vice president offers Vietnam support to counter Beijing in South China Sea&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>Without mentioning the predecessor Andrew Cuomo’s name, she criticised the leader in her remarks. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Cuomo was the governor of the state for a decade until he was brought down by a devastating report from the state attorney general based on sexual harassment accusations from 11 women.&nbsp;<br />
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Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, and outlined her goals for combating deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The 62-year-old said she wants to impose vaccines for all educational workers in the state, with the option to test out weekly.

Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, and outlined her goals for combating deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The 62-year-old said she wants to impose vaccines for all educational workers in the state, with the option to test out weekly. "Your priorities are my priorities and right now that means fighting the delta variant, none of us want a re-run of last year's horrors with COVID-19," she said. Hochul said she will lead a "dramatic transformation in culture, with responsibility and no tolerance for people who cross the line" in her first speech to New Yorkers since being sworn in as the state's 57th governor. Elevated from the relative obscurity as lieutenant governor to the post of prominent position of New York’s 57th governor at the stroke of midnight, Hochul said she wants to revive faith in government after a ceremonial swearing-in on Tuesday morning. Watch: US Supreme Court requires Biden to revive Trump-era 'remain in Mexico' policy × The New York’s new governor said, “I want people to believe in our government again. It’s important to me that people have faith – our strength comes from the faith and the confidence of the people who put us into these offices and I take that very seriously.” Hochul also talked about “changing the culture of Albany. I’m looking forward to a fresh collaborative approach – that’s how I’ve always conducted myself, it’s nothing new to me, but it’s something I’ll be introducing to the state Capitol.” Also Read: US vice president offers Vietnam support to counter Beijing in South China Sea Without mentioning the predecessor Andrew Cuomo’s name, she criticised the leader in her remarks. Cuomo was the governor of the state for a decade until he was brought down by a devastating report from the state attorney general based on sexual harassment accusations from 11 women. (With inputs from agencies)

Kathy Hochul becomes first female governor of New York state

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