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The United States says that the Taliban's "despicable" public execution in Afghanistan showed a return to the Islamist group's past and went against their promises to the world. SOUNDBITE
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro receives Colombian president Gustavo Petro at Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas where both leaders will hold the first meeting at presidential level since the neighbours reestablished diplomatic ties after a three-year break. IMAGES
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slams the Taliban's "broken" promises to Afghan women and girls, during a press conference on the situation in Afghanistan. SOUNDBITE
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says the Taliban is "blocking Afghans who wish to leave the country from leaving the airport" while speaking at a State Department briefing. SOUNDBITE
US State Department spokesman Ned Price calls on the Taliban to follow through on promises made after their takeover of Afghanistan to respect the rights of citizens, including women. "If the Taliban says that they are going to respect the rights of their citizens, we will be looking for them to uphold that statement, to make good on that statement," he tells reporters during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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