Epic clash, epic turnout of 92% in Bengal: Mandate for Modi or Mamata?
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US urges citizens to leave Kabul airport area immediately, citing 'specific, credible threat'
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 29, 2021 09:38 IST
"Due to a specific, credible threat, all US citizens in the vicinity of Kabul airport... should leave the airport area immediately," the US Embassy in Kabul says in a security alert. US President Joe Biden also warned that another terror attack is “highly likely” this weekend after Thursday's bombings at Kabul airport.
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