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Nabeul (Tunisia), Sep 17 (EFE / EPA).- (Camera: Mohamed Messara) The city of Nabeul, in southern Tunisia, is famous for its long history in pottery and crafts that stretches from the 16th century to the present. This ancient craft is an important source of livelihood for several families who have inherited this art throughout the centuries.FOOTAGE OF THE ELABORATION OF CROCKERY IN A POTTERY WORKSHOP IN NABEUL (TUNISIA).
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells reporters that he will lead a virtual 20-nation ministerial meeting on the Afghan crisis from Germany alongside Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, following his trip to Qatar on Sunday. SOUNDBITE
EU foreign ministers hold informal meeting at Brdo Castle in Slovenia as EU defence ministers weigh proposals for a European rapid reaction force after the bloc was sidelined during the US-led evacuation from Afghanistan. IMAGES of arrivals and roundtable
EU interior ministers meet to try and find consensus on how to help Afghanistan's neighbouring countries take in refugees fleeing the Taliban and prevent an influx of migrants comparable to 2015. The ministers are expected to approve a declaration that includes support for countries in the region to take in refugees from Afghanistan, which has been in Taliban hands since mid-August. IMAGES
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns "in the strongest possible way" the bombings at Kabul airport, which killed dozens including 12 US servicemen and have been claimed by the Islamic State group. Guterres has called a meeting of the permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the chaotic situation in Afghanistan. The meeting will take place on Monday. SOUNDBITE
British Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves No. 10 Downing Street to host a virtual G7 meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, which he is understood to be attending from a briefing room inside No. 9 Downing Street. IMAGES