US president backs diplomacy in tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine.
White House
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Second call this month between 2 leaders ended at 4.25 p.m. Eastern time in US.
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Second call this month between 2 leaders started at 3.35 p.m. Eastern time in US.
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SOUTH ASIA
US wants ‘deeds, not words’ from Taliban to establish diplomatic recognition
by Sami BurgazState Dept. spokesman says group made clear ‘they would like to see an American diplomatic presence remain’.
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Since end of July, around 101,300 people relocated, White House says
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Over 10,900 people evacuated from capital Kabul over past 12 hours, says White House.
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Afghans deserve peace after decades of war, says White House.
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Biden ‘supports the leadership of the Afghan people, including Ashraf Ghani,’ says White House.
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Figure does not include family members of those who aided US, partners in Afghanistan, White House says.