#Plans underway to house Afghan refugees at US military bases

#Plans underway to house Afghan refugees at US military bases

“#Plans underway to house Afghan refugees at US military bases” ​The Department of Defense is preparing to house thousands of Afghan refugees on military bases in the US as the Biden administration scrambles to evacuate the Special Immigrant Visa applicants amid the Taliban’s​ ​rapid takeover of Afghanistan, according to reports. Up to 30,000 Afghans who…

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#Formal investigation opened following Tesla ‘Autopilot’ crashes

#Formal investigation opened following Tesla ‘Autopilot’ crashes

“#Formal investigation opened following Tesla ‘Autopilot’ crashes” The United States government said Monday it’s opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s “Autopilot,” or partially automated driving system, after a series of crashes with parked emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has identified 11 crashes since 2018 in which Teslas on Autopilot or…

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#Mopane lion allegedly killed by American hunter

#Mopane lion allegedly killed by American hunter

“#Mopane lion allegedly killed by American hunter” A mystery bow hunter — suspected to be an American — is sparking international outcry after hunting down and killing a beloved male lion named Mopane earlier this month in Zimbabwe. The tragedy, which took place at Hwange National Park, reportedly occurred Aug. 5 after an unnamed American…

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#China ready to deepen relationship with Afghanistan

#China ready to deepen relationship with Afghanistan

“#China ready to deepen relationship with Afghanistan” China said Monday that Beijing is ready to deepen “friendly and cooperative” relations with Afghanistan a day after the Taliban toppled the Afghan government. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying did not answer explicitly when asked whether Beijing will recognize the Taliban as the legitimate rulers but said that…

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#Airlines avoid Afghanistan amid Taliban takeover

#Airlines avoid Afghanistan amid Taliban takeover

“#Airlines avoid Afghanistan amid Taliban takeover” Airlines are canceling flights to Kabul and re-routing international voyages to avoid Afghanistan airspace after the Taliban swiftly conquered the country’s capital over the weekend. United Airlines, which is flying non-stop to Delhi, India daily from Newark Liberty International Airport and five times a week from Chicago O’Hare International…

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