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US President Joe Biden warns that meeting the August 31 pullout deadline will depend on Taliban cooperation regarding evacuee access to Kabul airport and has ordered contingency plans to "adjust the timeline" if necessary, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporter during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
"We believe that we have time between now and the 31st to get out any American who wants to get out," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tells reporters as evacuations from Afghanistan continue, with Washington's withdrawal deadline coming to a close following the Taliban takeover. SOUNDBITE
During a joint presser with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy, US President Joe Biden says that he would not commute any sentence imposed on his son Hunter or pardon him for his gun crimes conviction. SOUNDBITE
During a joint presser with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy, US President Joe Biden says that 'Hamas remains the biggest hang-up'. SOUNDBITE
During a joint presser with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy, US President Joe Biden says that Ukraine deal shows Putin 'we're not backing down'. IMAGES
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.