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Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation, flights resume

by Ellen KnickmeyerMatthew Lee
| August 20, 2021 6:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden planned to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape.

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