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Taliban Vows to Help Fight Climate Change
Today's Headlines

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Page 1: WoT Operations
Beijing Threatens "Counterattack" If White House Report On COVID Origins Blames Wuhan Lab Leak	10 20:55 CrazyFool [11131]
Pentagon orders COVID-19 vaccinations for all service members begin immediately	7 21:08 Glenmore [11131]
Good Morning	0 [11129]
Gantz says doesn't rule out Israel acting alone to stop Iran bomb	2 20:32 Frank G [11127]
Canadian Forces to remain in Kabul after Aug. 31 deadline if security permits, says Trudeau	0 [11126]
BBC LIVE: 80,000 Afghans evacuated with days to deadline	5 12:38 Greater the Anonymous5721 [11126]
Russia asked the Kazakhstan embassy to evacuate 500+ on US military planes.	1 08:23 Slenter Panda4300 [11133]
Number of Americans rescued in AFG... 'inexplicably vague'	9 16:39 Matt [11125]
Morocco navy rescues more than 400 Europe-bound migrants	0 [11129]
Blast in northern Syria kills 8 militants, wounds others	0 [11128]
UN urges Poland to take in migrants stuck on Belarus border	4 15:55 Flains Flinter9060 [11132]
Turkey carries out large air operation in eastern Sulaimani	0 [11127]
Al-Shabaab militants suffer immense losses in Somalia's Jubaland	0 [11126]
IS-Somalia financier slapped with 15-year imprisonment by military court	1 08:58 Bertie Crains2651 [11132]
SNA repels Al-Shabaab attack on a key town in central Somalia	0 [11126]
Ukraine denies rescue plane hijacked from Kabul to Iran	0 [11125]
UN: Month of fighting in Syria’s Daraa displaces 38,000	0 [11127]
Palestinian teen killed by IDF, allegedly while throwing heavy object from roof	2 12:38 Wren [11128]
Kabul exit tonight?	4 21:10 Procopius2k [11126]
Rwanda's military intervention in Mozambique raises eyebrows	0 [11127]
‘Terrorists’ abduct orphans from al-Hol: Asayish	0 [11128]
Guantanamo detainee Abdul Qayyum Zakir is the acting defense minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.	1 11:14 Skidmark [11129]
When the Iranian security guy realized the Mossad is watching him from the hacked security camera	3 03:51 Wren [11125]
Significant Evidence of Production Activity at Ardakan Yellowcake Plant - Iran.	2 14:36 Skidmark [11128]
Northern Gaza Brigade commander was standing three meters behind IDF soldier that was struck by a bullet at the Gaza border	0 [11127]
President Joe Biden is ignoring that thousands of Afghans are being processed in the United States, without having finalized their applications for visas, instead touting that processing begins in third safe countries outside of Afghanistan.	1 00:43 Chris [11127]
Qatar air base holding Afghan refugees is a 'sweltering living hell' covered in 'rats, feces and urine', leaked US Central Command memo reveals	10 17:02 JohnQC [11130]
Page 2: WoT Background
US Army decides not to buy Israel's Iron Dome interceptor system	20 18:40 M. Murcek [11128]
Florida cops launch app that lets users film interactions with police after three officer-involved shootings	2 20:01 M. Murcek [11123]
Texas Gov. Abbott steps up border security efforts	4 11:03 Glenmore [11127]
'Afghan:' Migrant graves in Turkey testify to border perils	0 [11133]
Afghan Refugees in Indonesia Condemn Taliban, Demand Third Country Resettlement	3 06:40 Skidmark [11131]
WHO says only 1 week of medical supplies left in Afghanistan	2 10:02 Chris [11131]
Shia Clerics: Taliban Must Ensure Equal Role for All	2 03:21 g(r)omgoru [11125]
Biden Ready to Make Deal with Taliban for Last U.S. Hostage, But Needs Proof of Life	9 17:24 swksvolFF [11129]
ChiCom Amb and Taliban have meeting ..	2 13:44 magpie [11125]
Iranian official apologises after leaked video shows prison abuse	2 05:11 NN2N1 [11128]
Taliban Vows to Help Fight Climate Change	13 12:32 Mullah Richard [11131]
IDF sends reinforcements to Gaza Division ahead of planned demonstrations	0 [11131]
EU delays PA funding; salary payment in doubt as crisis deepens	0 [11130]
Russia hosts Jordan's king, hints at UAE deal	1 18:31 ed in texas [11126]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?	11 23:25 Grampaw Cookie [11128]
Masks are back: Oregon becomes first state in US to reimpose OUTDOOR mask mandate, regardless of vaccination status	5 17:35 Procopius2k [11125]
President Joseph R. Biden To Discuss Cybersecurity With Business Leaders \| Foreign Brief	6 16:52 Sheba Hatrack8913 [11126]
New massive High Bay for Boca Chica, TX Starbase.	0 [11126]
China: Baiyin City, Gangsu - “Health Code” AND Vaccine Passport required.	7 19:03 Dale [11126]
India to receive first S-400s by end of year.	1 04:02 Wren [11127]
Due to FL Covid hospital needs of LOX, SpaceX may need to delay launches in FL.	9 14:33 Heriberto Bluetooth8854 [11128]
Ukraine appoints new army chief	0 [11126]
New US Air Force secretary to shake up Advanced Battle Management Program	19 18:44 Flains Flinter9060 [11129]
General: Key components missing to bring JADC2 to contested battlefields	2 10:49 ed in texas [11124]
AK-12 to become basic rifle for Russian troops	14 11:48 M. Murcek [11123]
Manufacturing activity across the central Atlantic region of the U.S. skidded in August, even while inflationary pressures rose to a record high, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond showed Tuesday.	11 17:36 Procopius2k [11127]
Four alleged neo-Nazis charged with conspiracy to impair US power grid	7 21:27 Phineling B. Hayes4229 [11134]
Liquor company CEO identified as man who fell to his death at Citi Field	3 16:32 Chusoter Whomoling7153 [11129]
Penn Station shooting suspect who wounded bystander seen on video: NYPD	0 [11129]
NRA Annual Meeting cancelled. Again...	4 18:34 ed in texas [11125]
96-year-old WWII veteran touches the hearts of millions after performing a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem at a Michigan baseball game - 78 years after fighting in the war	0 [11125]
Zambian prophet who believed he could recreate the resurrection of Jesus dies after getting his followers to bury him alive for three days	3 07:20 M. Murcek [11128]
World's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster which boasts of 'super death' speed is suspended after riders suffered broken backs and necks	6 19:33 Anomalous Sources [11125]
So You Want To Fly A Drone Over A Nuclear Weapons Lab	7 16:29 Silentbrick [11129]
Page 4: Opinion
Biden’s Long History of Betrayals in Afghanistan	1 11:32 JohnQC [11128]
The Battle of Cannae: Rome's greatest defeat	4 22:25 Matt [11125]
Page 6: Politix
Did The FDA stretch the truth and the Vax is still Experimental?	42 21:01 Frank G [11132]
Kamala slams China in policy speech on Indo-Pacific vision, China responds	7 15:36 SteveS [11130]
New Polling Spells Very Bad News for Democrats \| Conservative Brief	8 13:50 Lord Garth [11122]
Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Five Months in Prison for Minor Crimes	5 22:45 SteveS [11130]
U.S. Supreme Court requires Biden to revive Trump-era 'remain in Mexico' immigration policy	8 18:33 Procopius2k [11129]
The Democratic National Committee wants you to know: It's been a success	2 12:52 Matt [11124]
House Democrats Pass $3.5 Trillion Budget After Moderate Democrats Cave	7 13:50 Matt [11127]
Memo: Military Threatens to Revoke Benefits From Marines Who Decline COVID Vaccine	13 17:41 Procopius2k [11127]
Glum and glummer! Hillary and Bill are seen on their annual Hamptons getaway but there's no escape from the past for the former first couple as FX's Impeachment: American Crime Story is set to bring the Monica Lewinsky scandal roaring back	17 18:15 Fat Bob Sproing2036 [11125]
Even a biased press is calling Biden out on his Afghan debacle	13 20:03 swksvolFF [11127]
Kathy Hochul wants people to 'believe in their government again'	12 23:35 Flains Flinter9060 [11133]
The View from the Left	7 20:50 Flains Flinter9060 [11129]
Anthony Fauci apologizes for latest gaffe in COVID analysis	11 19:28 Dale [11127]
Politifact and Facebook	6 17:45 Procopius2k [11124]
Gov. Cuomo grants clemency to convicted murderers during last hours in office, including Weather Underground terrorist	2 23:51 Flains Flinter9060 [11131]

    
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                        22:45 SteveS

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                        22:25 KBK

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                        21:56 Rob Crawford

                        21:28 Flains Flinter9060

                        21:27 Phineling B. Hayes4229

                        21:10 Procopius2k

                        21:08 Glenmore

                        21:01 Frank G

                        20:55 CrazyFool

                        20:53 Thing From Snowy Mountain

                        20:51 Thing From Snowy Mountain

                        20:50 Flains Flinter9060

                        20:47 Thing From Snowy Mountain

                        20:32 Frank G

                        20:17 Dale

Who's in the News
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10	Taliban/IEA
5	Commies
4	Human Trafficking
3	Govt of Iran
2	al-Shabaab (AQ)
2	Islamic State
2	Hamas
2	Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats
1	Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life,
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1	Govt of Syria
1	Palestinian Authority
1	Sublime Porte
1	al-Nusra

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Two weeks of WOT

Wed 2021-08-25
Taliban Vows to Help Fight Climate Change

Tue 2021-08-24
Firefight at Kabul airport kills Afghan guard
16,000 more leave Afghanistan

Mon 2021-08-23
US Embassy Tells Americans: Do Not Go to Kabul Airport

Sun 2021-08-22
9 Talbanis surrender to Resistance Forces in Andarab; 6 of them Paks

Sat 2021-08-21
U.S. charges man who made bomb threat near U.S. Capitol

Fri 2021-08-20
IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds

Thu 2021-08-19
US freezes assets of Afghanistan central banks as Taliban takeover

Wed 2021-08-18
Former Vice PR and Now President Of Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Amrullah Saleh In Panjishir

Tue 2021-08-17
Reports say Ghani in Oman to escape to US

Mon 2021-08-16
Taliban Declares Victory and Announces ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' From Presidential Palace

Sun 2021-08-15
Kabul has fallen, Taliban is killing political leadership and religious minorities in Afghanistan

Sat 2021-08-14
Herat: Ismail Khan captured by the Taliban

Fri 2021-08-13
Source: US tells Ashraf Ghani to step down

Thu 2021-08-12
Bangladesh Police Arrest 3 Men Suspected of Planning Drone Attacks

Wed 2021-08-11
Taliban takes control of border with Uzbekistan

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