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Biden says 2nd terror attack in Kabul is likely

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Kabul, Aug 28 (EFE/EPA).- President Joe Biden said Saturday that Kabul international airport will probably be targeted again after the suicide bombing that left 13 United States military personnel and more than 180 civilians dead amid the ongoing effort to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies."The situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous, and the threat of terrorist attacks on the airport remains high. Our commanders informed me that an attack is highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," he said in a statement released by the White House.Meanwhile, the Taliban asked Afghan citizens to return, within a week, all the guns, ammunition, vehicles, and other government properties in their possession. (Camera: STRINGER).SHOT LIST: THE TALIBAN SECURITY GUARDS PATROL OUTSIDE THE KABUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN.

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