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European Union takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions
The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there.
 "European Union takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions")
Angela Merkel's would-be heir seeks rebound after election debate
Chancellor Angela Merkel's struggling would-be heir hit back at suggestions that a center-left rival is better qualified for the job after a televised debate failed to give him a clear breakthrough
 "Angela Merkel's would-be heir seeks rebound after election debate")
Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital
 "Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport")
WHO European head backs 3rd vaccine doses for the vulnerable
The head of the WHO's European branch says he agrees with the top US infectious diseases expert that a third dose of coronavirus vaccines can help protect the people most vulnerable
 "WHO European head backs 3rd vaccine doses for the vulnerable")
'He brought calmness to PSG', says Pochettino on Messi's debut
Mauricio Pochettino felt Lionel Messi brought calmness to Paris St Germain as he made his much-anticipated debut in Sunday's 2-0 win at Reims.
 "'He brought calmness to PSG', says Pochettino on Messi's debut")
Hurricane Ida: Economists foresee only modest damage to US economy
The impact on the overall US economy should be modest so long as damage estimates don't rise sharply and refinery shutdowns are not prolonged, economists suggested
 "Hurricane Ida: Economists foresee only modest damage to US economy")
Covid-19: EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travellers
The European Union plans to recommend that its member states reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infection levels in the country, EU diplomats said Monday.
 "Covid-19: EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travellers")
Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout
Qatar played an outsized role in US efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes
Rocket fire apparently targeting Kabul's international airport struck a nearby neighbourhood on Monday, the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from the country's longest war
1st death from Hurricane Ida, power out across New Orleans in US
A Louisiana sheriff's office on Sunday reported the first death from Hurricane Ida just hours after the powerful storm slammed ashore
 "1st death from Hurricane Ida, power out across New Orleans in US")
Afghan official says three children killed in US drone strike on IS
An Afghan official says three children were killed in a drone strike that US officials said struck a vehicle carrying Islamic State suicide bombers
 "Afghan official says three children killed in US drone strike on IS")
Turkish President Erdogan signals willingness to develop Afghanistan
He said the Taliban's reformist approach to issues such as women's rights would be taken into consideration in any future negotiations.
 "Turkish President Erdogan signals willingness to develop Afghanistan")
Pope Francis expresses great worry on situation in Afghanistan
The pontiff says that in historic moments like these, we cannot remain indifferent. He asked the faithful to intensify prayer and fasting, seeking mercy and forgiveness.
 "Pope Francis expresses great worry on situation in Afghanistan")
US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman
A Taliban spokesman says a US military airstrike has targeted a suicide bomber in a vehicle who wanted to target the Kabul international airport amid the American evacuation there
 "US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman")
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine recipients
The capital of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday ordered all residents who received the Chinese state-backed Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine over six months ago to get a booster shot by September 20
 "UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine recipients")
Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions imposed on two regional allies
The announcement was made by Iran's new Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, was received at the airport a visit to Damascus by his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad
 "Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions imposed on two regional allies")
President Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden is embarking on a solemn journey Sunday to honour and mourn the 13 US troops killed in the suicide attack near Kabul airport
 "President Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan")
Educators at Afghan universities call on Taliban not to replace system
Former officials and lecturers at Afghanistan universities have called on the Taliban to maintain and upgrade the country's education system instead of creating a new one.
 "Educators at Afghan universities call on Taliban not to replace system")
How Instagram influencer helped rescue dozens from Afghanistan
Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesday's deadline for the US withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected place
 "How Instagram influencer helped rescue dozens from Afghanistan")
US airlifts food, tents to earthquake-ravaged southern Haiti
US military aircraft are now flying food, tarps and other material into southern Haiti
 "US airlifts food, tents to earthquake-ravaged southern Haiti")