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Added on the 19/07/2021 20:30:51 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The US will start sending in daily flights to evacuate Afghan interpreters and others who assisted the Americans and are fearful for their lives due to the Taliban's sweeping offensive across Afghanistan, US State Department spokesman Ned Price announces. "Additional flights will begin landing daily and you’re going to see the total number grow very quickly," Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Attorney General William Barr announces that the US is sending home 21 Saudis after a probe into the December 2019 shooting at Pensacola Naval Air Station. After learning of 'derogatory materials' possessed by those 21 personnel says Barr, "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia determined that this material demonstrated conduct unbecoming an officer...and will be returning to Saudi Arabia later today." SOUNDBITE
Syrian state tv showed images of government soldiers freeing military personnel from inside an air base in northern Syria after a siege by Islamic State insurgents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration.)
Syrian state tv showed images of government soldiers freeing military personnel from inside an air base in northern Syria after a seige by Islamic State insurgents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration.)
Iran strikes cause "minor damage" to inside Israel military base says Israeli army spokesperson Admiral Daniel Hagari. SOUNDBITE