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: the taliban have told talks in moscow that they've seized key border crossings with iran and turkmenistanas learned that the nhs covid app used for contact tracing in england and wales will be altered to send out fewer isolation alerts. the latest data suggests one in 160 people across the country has the virus. the united states will send law enforcement officers to haiti as soon as possible following the assassination of presidentjovenel moeez earlier this week. haitian police say a group of 28 foreign mercenaries were responsible for the killing. the un security council has voted to extend a cross border aid operation into syria from turkey after a last—minute compromise was reached between russia and the us.

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanlitants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert — saying that temperatures in some inland areas could reach 49 degrees celsius. coming up in about 10 minutes here on bbc news is newswatch. but now it's time for click. hey, welcome to click. hope you've had a good week. lara, how are you doing? i'm good — just trying to plan for another summer of the unknown! chuckles. yep! another one of those is on its way, isn't it? summer is gonna be different for everyone once again this year, and that includes the many muslims who would normally be about to undertake hajj. hajj is the pilgrimage that's made by around 2.5 million muslims every year from all across the globe to mecc

if that is all quiet is still quite hot, it was in turkmenistan and that's the extent of the sherry rain in pakistan. so really iran in the middle east and levant, we're talking about dry weather, which is fairly normal. temperatures have been as high as 51 for a couple of days and parts of eastern iraq. the coming down a little bit about 46 in baghdad. the wind still strong. alice, a dusty one that comes out of iraq and down towards sadie might in fact reach as far south as caps from the u. e. which means 45 will be a dry 45 or quite a dusty one all the time. this edge reflectance, lala, and exceed a shadow here, means is overcast and drizzly on that coast of among the seas. no rains are certainly picky up in the for sandstone in the if you, if, in highlands and also in southern sudan and further west. this is normal, they go through in clumps. the after a one year delay the tokyo olympics off finally to despite growing opposition and spiraling cost, thousands of athletes, a competing an empty stadium. amid the corona virus endemic algae, here it will be inside the olympic bubbles, brin

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanmilitants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert — saying that temperatures in some inland areas could reach 49 degrees celsius. southern water has been fined a record 90 million for dumping billions of litres of raw sewage into the sea off the north kent and solent coastline. the company admitted nearly 7000 illegal spills between 2010 and 2015 from 17 sites. a judge at canterbury crown court said the offences were "committed deliberately". duncan kennedy reports. this is havant near portsmouth, one of more than a dozen beauty spots along the south coast where southern water illegally dumped the raw sewage for nearly six years. for many who live and work along the co

is army and training and funding the military dictatorships, in cosmic standard tajikistan and turkmenistan and was becca, stan is claiming to have a responsibility to spread democracy and human rights and women's rights in afghanistan. wow, army and funding and training. the military's of saudi arabia and the united arab emirates, some bahrain in egypt, and uganda, and on and on. so it's absolute hypocrisy. and of course, things are going to get worse in afghanistan. that's been the case for 20 years, but it was going to be even worse, the longer it took for the united states to get out. and now of course, it's not getting outage, it's going to exclusively air war. and it also needs the cooperation, doesn't it? of russia as well in trying to sort of calm tensions in that part of the world. how do you think russia and also china for that matter, will respond to the rhetoric that's being used again. labeling them is the, you know, the major threat that exists to the united states. i think they ought to denounce it and not imitate it. they ought to insist that the united states appealed to th

further territorial gains in afghanistan, including out major a border crossing points with iran and turkmenistan reports their suggest. the groups imposing stricture. rio law similar to those deployed when they were lost in power 20 years ago. those restrictions including forbidding women from leaving home without a meal companion, had come south america pulls out all its troops from the country, prompting echoes of an earlier conflict in which they were involved. saskia taylor reports, it only took 20 years, 47000 civilian deaths and 2 trillion dollars for the u. s. to finally realized that i've got to stop has the right to determine its own fate. i will much send another generation america to war and i can stand with no reasonable expectation of achieving the different outcome. we did not go to afghanistan to nation bill and is the right and the responsibility of the afghan people alone to decide their future . and how they want to run their country, a state saving way of saying, but nothing has been achieved into decades. i'm backing out of the yes nation building promises made all the years

revenue and adds to other crossings they've captured along the borders with iran, tajikistan and turkmenistanp a new york—based activist and journalist. while the indictment didn't name the target, a high—profile iranian activist and author, masih alinejad, says she was the intended victim. the usjustice department says a person in the united kingdom and three others in canada were also targets. ?ms alinejad told the bbc how she felt when she learned about the plot. i got angry, i got furious. instead ofjust being scared, it made me furious that this is the nature of the islamic republic — kidnapping people, arresting protesters, killing them, murdering them. but here in america, i was shocked from the beginning when i heard the details, because i didn't know about the details. i didn't know that they're going to take me with a speedboat to venezuela and kidnap me from there to iran. so although this was not new for us iranians, but it was new that the islamic republic is allowed to have such an operation in the united states of america. that was iranian—american journalist masih alinejad. ir

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanmilitants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert — with meteorologists warning some of southern california's inland areas could reach tempreatures of 49 degrees celsius. now on bbc news, we look at the highlights of the week's proceedings in parliament. hello and welcome to the week in parliament. the week ministers decided to change england's covid rules. we will revoke all social distancing guidance, including the two metre rule. hallelujah! but labour refused to join in the hallelujah chorus. once again, instead of a careful, controlled approach, we're heading for a summer of chaos and confusion. also in this programme a minister calls for more women lorry drivers.

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanonceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert — saying that temperatures in some inland areas could reach 49 degrees celsius. southern water has been fined a record 90 million for dumping

in afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points, one with iran and the other with turkmenistanits troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert, saying that temperatures in some inland areas could reach 49 degrees celsius. coronavirus infections in the uk have risen to their highest level forfive months. the office

if that is all quiet is still quite hot with us, it was in turkmenistan. and that's the extent of the shabby rain in pakistan for really iran in the middle east and levant. we're talking about hot, dry weather, which is fairly normal. temperatures have been as high as 51 for a couple days and part of eastern iraq, the coming down little bit and 46 in baghdad. the wind still strong and it's a dusty one that comes out of iraq and down towards sadie might in fact reaches far south as caps from the u. e. which means 45 will be a dry 45 quite a dusty one all the time. this edge affected solar and exceed a shadow here, means is overcast and drizzly on the coast of the mob. the seas, no rains, are suddenly picky up in the for sandstone to the if you, if in highlands, and also in southern sudan and further west. this is normal that go through in clumps. sponsored pay cut off airways from the world's most populated region, the and until the story across asia and the pacific. to discover the current events with diverse coaches. and conflicting politics. ah, when i w

made swift gains in the past few months, capturing districts and border crossings with iran and turkmenistan afghan government forces barely resisted more than 1000 soldiers actually fled to tickets down earlier this week, the taller bond says it now controls 85 percent of the country it's delegates have been meeting russia's envoy to have tennis down in moscow. they say they have the best interest for their country's future at heart. you could do a bond issue. understanding the islamic emerett of afghanistan has contact with the people, and they are asking for a situation is changing so fast. this means that it is the people who want us, afghans trust us, more him in us get. we think the outcome of the negotiations will be important, but at the same time we believe and is slamming state structure will be the most acceptable for african society. the african government says territory recently captured by the taliban will be retaken. let's take a look at what the map looks like now. in the past week, the taliban says it's taking control of another 36 districts. those areas are shaded in purple

criticism there might be from washington and other countries for neighbours like pakistan, like turkmenistanng the country in a few months' time? yes, the political calculus changes very quickly - if they think there is going to be a surge and that taliban - will be the main party of power. i so i'm not confident i this placatory influence from neighbours to try and get the taliban to the table - and to get peace talks to force a resolution will hold. - if the taliban make serious gains, it is in the interestsl of its neighbours not to start - a relationship in this new post—us withdrawal in the middle - of the night era as conflicting protagonists, so i agree. let's talk about the third one in what i call the trifecta of woe — that was disengage, engage is iran. and clearly the world is engaging with iran. what are the prospects looking like for talks which are due to restart in a week's time, by which there will be a new, regarded as being more hard—line president in tehran? does that matter? i don't think it matters so much. essentially, the shots are called by the supreme leader and the

in afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points, one with iran and the other with turkmenistan. the militants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert, saying that temperatures in some inland areas could reach 49 degrees celsius. coronavirus infections in the uk have risen to their highest level forfive months. the office for national statistics says about one in 160 people had the virus last week, that's a 50% increase on the week before. here's our medical editor fergus walsh. have you been pinged lately? 26 million people have downloaded the nhs covid app, although it's unclear how many have it switched on. the app uses bluetooth to detect the distance between phones, and if someone tests positive, will ping those who've been in close proximity, within two me

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanidents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert — with meteorologists warning some of southern california's inland areas could reach tempreatures of 49 degrees celsius. now on bbc news, we look at the highlights of the week's proceedings in parliament.

in afghanistan say they've captured two majorfrontier points, one with iran and the other with turkmenistanhani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. haitian government officials say they've asked the us to send troops to protect key infrastructure as the country reels from wednesday's assassination of presidentjovenel moise. the white house has declined to confirm the request. the murky circumstances surrounding the killing have triggered political turmoil and unrest in the streets. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert, with meteorologists warning some of southern now on bbc news, the media show.

but the fighting in the western provinces, bordering turkmenistan, is the provincial mac first provincialt —— provincial capital which is pasty for solid assault since the us removed its troops. hundreds of commanders have regained control on thursday, and the taliban is still fighting, where locals clean there's chaos and fighting everywhere. this would really strengthen them more, which is becoming and uses of income for them. haroon janjua reporting haroonjanjua reporting from afghanistan. the widow of haiti's president, jovenel moise, has made her first public remarks since he was assassinated. martine moise, who was injured in the attack, said the couple were taken by surprise when gunmen entered the president's palace and shot at them several times. she said president moise was killed by mercenaries because of his determination to re—write the constitution and improve the lives of ordinary people. her message comes as the crisis in haiti is deepening, with rival political factions arguing over who should run the country. courtney bembridge reports. crowds gathered outside the us emb

revenue and adds to other crossings they've captured along the borders with iran, tajikistan and turkmenistan now by professor marvin weinbaum — director of pakistan and afghan studies at middle east institute and a former analyst at the us state department. very at the us state department. good to have you with what very good to have you with us. what do you make of this taking of the crossing as it appears to have happened? how important symbolically and strategically is that? i symbolically and strategically is that? ., ~' symbolically and strategically is that? ., ~ , , is that? i do think this is uuite is that? i do think this is quite significant. - is that? i do think this is quite significant. as - is that? i do think this is quite significant. as you | is that? i do think this is - quite significant. as you say it is symbolic. it shows that the taliban are prepared now to actually hold territory and that they will do so openly and i think what really stands out here is that the hands of the government seem tied. it would be very difficult at this point to launch a military operation

they've also captured a town bordering turkmenistan. but the afghan government is rejecting a claim by the tyler bond that it now controls some 85 percent of the country, including about 2 thirds of the border with to g kissed on. meanwhile, the world health organization is wanting that at least 18400000 afghans are in need of humanitarian assistance. with 3100000 children at risk of acute malnutrition. but the continued fighting in the countries making it difficult to get medicines and supplies. and a taliban delegation has been visiting moscow and says it's open to a ceasefire with the afghan government. so our high right now reports signs of time changing. itala bonds, routes lie in the resistance. the 1979 stop the invasion of afghanistan. now sending his senior delegation to moscow to discuss the future of its country. the group says it's in control of 85 percent of afghanistan. the delegation is pledged to consider a sci fi with the government and stop it's assaults. if ongoing talks in casa succeed, and a certain criteria are met

the tour gundy crossing into turkmenistan is also under taliban control. and so is the she a con bender crossing into to just on $900.00 trucks use the spin bolduc crossing which is the commercial artery. but in kandahar and port in pakistan, charlotte both bellis reports now from the afghan capital campbell. they hear talk of the spin folder crossing reopening and escal and stuck and pakistan scrambles were chance to get home. thousands waited, hopeful that pakistan would allow them passage after the taliban took control of the afghan side of the crossing by force. it took 2 days of talked movement to start again. mom, she got the box on the got. i'm not going to be. i don't know, but the focused on the soldiers are not letting us go. they told us that there is fighting with calling upon us the other side. we don't know what is happening. been bolduc is a logistical lifeline for southern afghanistan. $900.00 trucks usually pass through here each day. they carry much needed supplies. they pay customs duties that are no longer going into government coffers.

it was in turkmenistan, and that's the extent of the sherry rain in pakistan. really, iran in the middle east and levant, we're talking about dry weather, which is fairly normal. temperatures have been as high as 51 for a couple of days and parts of eastern iraq. so the coming down little bit about 46 in baghdad. the wind still strong and it's a dusty one that comes out of iraq and down towards sadie martin's fact reaches processes caps from the u. e, which means 45 will be a dry 45 or quite a dusty one all the time. this edge reflectance, lala, and exceed a shadow here, means is overcast and drizzly on the coast of among the seas. no rains are suddenly picky up in the for sandstone in the if you, if in highlands and also in southern sudan and further west. this is normal, they go through in clumps. the when a french soldier was murdered in a so called terrorist attack, his mother retaliated with love, speaking out against intolerance and alienation. she travels the world with the result of a grieving mother who lost her son, but adopted a generation latifah. w

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revenue and adds to other crossings they've captured along the borders with iran, tajikistan and turkmenistanwith plotting to kidnap a new york—based activist and journalist. while the indictment didn't name the target, a high—profile iranian activist and author, masih alinejad, says she was the intended victim. the usjustice department says a person in the united kingdom and three others in canada were also targets. ms alinejad told the bbc how she felt when she learned about the plot. i got angry, i got furious. instead ofjust being scared, it made me furious that this is the nature of the islamic republic — kidnapping people, arresting protesters, killing them, murdering them. but here in america, i was shocked from the beginning when i heard the details, because i didn't know about the details. i didn't know that they're going to take me with a speedboat to venezuela and kidnap me from there to iran. so although this was not new for us iranians, but it was new that the islamic republic is allowed to have such an operation in the united states of america. that was iranian—american journali

majorfrontier points, one with iran and the other with turkmenistan. the militants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. haitian government officials say they've asked the us to send troops to protect key infrastructure as the country reels from wednesday's assassination of presidentjovenel moise. the white house has declined to confirm the request. the murky circumstances surrounding the killing have triggered political turmoil and unrest in the streets. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert, with meteorologists warning some of southern now on bbc news, the media show. hello. join us in the world of tiktok. if you don't know what it is, well, where have you been? it has more than 100 million users worldwide, including 1a million in the uk — and the rest of the media are

key border crossings with iran and turkmenistan. it's seen as a major escalation in their activities since international troops started withdrawing from afghanistan. the bbc has learned that the nhs covid app used for contact tracing in england and wales will be altered to send out fewer isolation alerts. the latest data suggests one in 160 people across the country has the virus. the united states will send law enforcement officers to haiti as soon as possible following the assassination of presidentjovenel moeez earlier this week. haitian police say a group of 28 foreign mercenaries were responsible for the killing. the un security council has voted to extend a cross border aid operation into syria from turkey after a last—minute compromise was reached between russia and the us. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are polly mackenzie, chief executive of think tank demos, and and joe twyman, director of the polling organisation deltapoll. let's bring you up—to—date with the f

afghanistan say they've captured two major frontier points — one with iran and the other with turkmenistanthe militants are rapidly retaking land as the us—led mission withdraws the last of its troops. president ashraf ghani has conceded his security forces are in a critical transition. california residents are bracing for a weekend of record—setting temperatures as the heat continues to build on the west coast. the us national weather service has issued an excessive heat alert with meteorologists warning some of southern california's inland areas could reach temperatures of 49 degrees celsius. now on bbc news, click. this week— the hajj through digital art. sd glasses and sd houses. and how about a glass of wine made with al? hey, welcome to click, hope you've had a good week.— welcome to click, hope you've had a good week. lara, how are ou had a good week. lara, how are you doing? _ had a good week. lara, how are you doing? good, _ had a good week. lara, how are you doing? good, was - had a good week. lara, how are you doing? good, was trying . had a good week. lara, how are you doing? g

around the country, including a lot of keyboarder connections connecting afghanistan to iran and turkmenistan it's pulling forces out, but it's going to maintain that over-the-horizon close air support is designed to send a clear message to the taliban that the united states is not gone because that close air support is seen as one of the key things that has given the taliban the, you know, the confidence that it can take on afghan forces and beat them, which is what it has been doing. so there is that sort of changing the narrative part there. afghan officials worry about several things. one, is that, you know, i was in a briefing not long ago an afghan official said the over-the-horizon close air support, being from bases not in afghanistan, it's not that potentially going work that well. u.s. aircraft would have to overfly pakistan and there are concerns about doing that. about getting permission, potentially. also about information getting passed in advance to the taliban. the afghans are stepping up and trying to bring in some of their own air force reconditions. so the helicopters. and

the taliban also claimed another border crossing, boarding turkmenistan.government says security forces are attempting to recapture these key areas. it comes after president biden vigorously defended his decision to end america's 20-year war in afghanistan. he said the decision was overdue. that america did not come here to nation-build. and it was up to the afghan government and its security forces to defend its people. meantime, a delegation with the taliban meeting with the russian government in moscow gave a press conference stating that he had claimed 85% of afghan territory, a figure denied by the government. it also said that humanitarian groups must stay open and schools and hospitals overseas remain operational. but an attempt to contain the islamist group as a government body is not convincing anyone. the fighting continues to rage on the battlefield with tens of thousands of people being displaced. while this who can plan for an exit strategy out of this country. anna coren, cnn, kabul. >>> well, we want to share with you some video of the u.s.

the taliban also claimed another border crossing, bordering turkmenistan.nment said security forces are attempting to recapture these key areas. it comes after president biden vigorously defended his decision to withdraw u.s. forces and end america's 20 year war in afghanistan. he said the decision was overdue, that america did not come here to nation build. and that it was up to the afghan government and his security forces to defend his people. in the meantime, a delegation from the taliban gave a press conference saying he had claimed 85% of afghan territory, a figure denied by the government. it also said that humanitarian groups should keep operating, that schools and hospitals must stay open and that the border crossings and customs officers which have been seized will remain operational. but attempt to betray the islamic group as a governing body is not convincing anyone. the fighting continues to rage on the battlefield with tens of thousands of people being displaced. all those who can plan for an exit strategy out of this country. anna coren, cnn,

the taliban, also, claimed another border crossing bordering turkmenistan.forces are attempting to recapture these key areas. it comes, after president biden vigorously defended his decision to withdrawal u.s. forces and end america's 20-year war in afghanistan. he said the decision was overdue. that america did not come here to nation build. and that it was up to the afghan government and its security forces to defend its people. meantime, a delegation from the taliban meeting with the russian government in moscow gave a press conference. stating that it had claimed 85% of afghan territory. a figure denied by the government. it, also, said that humanitarian groups who keep operating, that schools and hospitals must stay hope. and that the border crossings and customs offices, which have been seized, will remain operational. but attempts to betray the extreme islamist group as a gof governing body is not convincing anyone. tens of thousands of people being displaced, while those who can plan for an exit strategy, out this country. anna coren, cnn, kabul. >>>

customs officials also confirm the militants took control of a border crossing with turkm turkmenistanghan force said its force had killed almost two members in 24 hours. they'll continue ground offensives and air strikes to recapture lost territory. as the fighting rages, the u.s. special representative for afghanistan reconciliation, the ambassador is still campaigning for peace talks. he is traveling to qatar, pakistan and uzbekistan to meet with regional stakeholders in an advance to advance the stalled peace talks. many are con convinced the taliban is not interested in sharing place or power. >>> soccer passions are reaching a fever hitch ahead of the euro 2020 finals. still ahead, england and italy go head to head in a crash of the titans at behmly. >>> plus, lionel midwest messi wins with argentina. we'll have the thrilling results of brazil against argentina. stay with us. neuriva plus fuelsy indicators of brain performance. more brain performance? yes, please! neuriva. think bigger. don't settle for products that give you a sort of white smile. try new crest whitening emulsio

we know they have also claimed another border crossing in harat province in turkmenistan.what is taking place. this is confirmed by a customs chief in harat province. interestingly, jim, the taliban sent a delegation to moscow, and the spokesperson addressed the media today from moscow saying the exact number that you mentioned before. they've got 85% of the territory. obviously the government disputes that. they are sending forces out into the battle field to try and regain those areas. but it does not bode well for what is unfolding here on the ground. it seriously -- it's just a very serious, a very alarming situation. and as i say, people do not see a future in this country. >> goodness. you be safe, too, anna coren. the conditions there can change quickly. good to have you there, though, on the ground. >>> the other story we're following this morning, professional killers. that is how authorities in haiti are describing the suspects they say are behind the assassination of the country's president. 17 suspects are now in custody, including two haitian-americans. you ca

destinations are still in flux, but in -- ambassador jacobson -- turkmenistan and kosovo, is leading the unit lending credence to earlier reports that central asian countries may be one of the destinations. with respect actual evacuations, we do not know -- how many of [indiscernible] -- more than 50,000 family members will be saved through evacuation and where they will go. we are deeply concerned about how people -- would even access the evacuation. we are seeing various reports about the potential initial tranche of 2500 afghans who may be evacuated to u.s. military institutions another report stating that the administration would not publicly release information on destination. were numbers on afghans. we have also seen reports about the location for evacuation, whether some may be brought directly to the united states or a u.s. territory or a third country. on july 2, the release from the white house indicated they were considering three essential agent -- asian countries, including uzbekistan what we have not seen evidence these countries have consented to receive evacuees. pen

t taliban boarding turkmenistan, the government says they're attempting to recapture these key areas.t biden vigorously made a decision to withdraw u.s. forces and end a 20-year war in afghanistan. it says they did not come here to nation-build and it's up to the afghan government and security forces to defend its people. meantime, a delegation meeting in moscow gave a press conference. stating it had claimed 85% of afghan territory, a figure denied by the government. it also said that humanitarian groups should keep operating, that schools and hospitals must stay hope and that the border crossings and customs offices which have been seized will remain operational. but attempts to contain the islamist group as a governing body is not convincing anyone. the fighting continues to rage on the battlefield with tens of thousands of people being displaced while those who can plan for an exit strategy out of this country. anna coren, cnn, kabul. >>> coming up, the final sprint to the olympics. we'll explain the changes organizers are making to host safe games during a covid surge. we're live

customs officials, also, confirm the militants took control of a border crossing with turkmenistan. the afghan ministry of defense said its forces had killed almost 200 taliban fighters, in 24 hours, in operations across afghanistan. and will continue ground offensives and air strikes to recapture lost territory. as the fighting rages, the u.s. special representative for afghanistan reconciliation is, still, campaigning for peace talks. he is traveling to qatar, pakistan, and uzbekistan, to meet with regional stakeholders in an attempt to advance these stalled-peace talks. but many here, in afghanistan, are convinced the taliban is not interested in peace or sharing power. anna coren, cnn, kabul. >>> and in afghanistan, australia has completed its full troop withdrawal. that's according to australian defense minister peter dutton. he told sky news australia, the withdrawal finished in recent weeks ahead of a september deadline. >>> meanwhile, the u.s. is investigating an indirect-fire attack in eastern syria on saturday. it happened near on area with oil and gas fields. it's one of

customs officials, also, confirmed the militants took control of a border crossing with turkmenistan.he afghan ministry of defense said its forces had killed almost 200 taliban fighters, in 24 hours, in operations across afghanistan. and will continue ground offensives and air strikes to recapture lost territory. as the fighting rages, the u.s. special representative for afghanistan reconciliation is still campaigning for peace talks. he is traveling to qatar, pakistan, and uzbekistan, to meet with regional stakeholders in an attempt to advance these stalled-peace talks. but many here, in afghanistan, are convinced the taliban is not interested in peace or sharing power. anna coren, cnn, kabul. >>> the billionaire, richard branson, hopes to be making history, in the coming hours. just ahead on "cnn newsroom." business tycoons vying to be the first to get to space, in their own ships. we'll find out what it all means for the future of space travel. >>> also, a former astronaut will be with me to describe what branson's crew will feel, when the flight reaches the high point. reeze° make

she's a three-time chief of mission in tajikistan, turkmenistan and kosovo. she's apparently leading an effort along with representatives from the defense department and the department of homeland security to get this done. so that's also something. there's a plan, there's an official operation to get these translators to safety, there's someone in charge of that plan who we're allowed to know the name of. and all of those details in the announcement give us more information than we had before but you know, there's still a lot left out. and as they say, it's understandable that some of these details are left out on purpose for operational security. but the basics still sort of loom as unanswered questions. where are these translators going to go once they leave afghanistan? earlier this month reuters reported the administration was considering sending these translators to three central asian countries, so nearby to afghanistan. they mentioned kazakhstan, tajikistan, uzbekistan. the fact that the person leading this effort at the state department is a former c