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BBC OS: 2021/08/24 16:06 GMT: Afghanistan: G7 countries meet

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Afghanistan: G7 countries meet

2021/08/24 16:06 GMT

2021/08/24 16:06 GMT: Afghanistan: G7 countries meet

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The seven leaders are virtually meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan

The seven leaders are virtually meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

President Joe Biden is meeting with the leaders of the G7 group of countries to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The other countries are expected to ask President Biden to extend the 31 August deadline for leaving Afghanistan, to allow more rescue flights. We'll bring you the latest from the meeting.

Also, what do Afghan American's living in the US want their President to do? and how do they feel about the decisions so far by the US government? We'll hear what they think. 

The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is happening Japan. Because of coronavirus restrictions these Paralympics will be very different and nearly all supporters will be unable to attend. We'll explain more about the history of the Games and speak to some athletes who are taking part. 

And every day we are joined by a health expert to answer listener questions about Covid-19. Today our guest is Dr Swapneil Parikh, an infectious disease researcher at the Kasturba Hospital of infectious diseases in Mumbai

(Photo: EU press conference after a virtual G7 leaders meeting on Afghanistan 24/08/2021. Credit: European Pressphoto Agency)

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