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  Afghanistan news live updates August 21: Even as violence and protests continue to mar Afghanistan since the Taliban took over the country, anti-Taliban fighters reportedly killed some fighters and liberated three districts from Taliban control on Friday. As desperate Afghans and foreign nationals scramble to flee the nation, Taliban fighters have set up checkpoints on the road leading to the Kabul airport to prevent them from reaching the tarmac. US President Joe Biden said US troops carried out one of the most difficult airlifts and managed to evacuate 13,000 people. NATO, too, vowed to speed up and help other countries in evacuating people. Meanwhile, as the Taliban aim to further strengthen their control, they look to China for support. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Chinese state media that China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and is welcome to contribute to the rebuilding of the country. Ahmad Massoud , son of ‘Lio...

  "Fifteenth of August" redirects here. For the date on which Independence Day of India falls, see   15 August . Independence Day of India The  National Flag of India  hoisted at the  Red Fort  in Delhi; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by   India Type National Significance Commemorates the independence of India Celebrations Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the National Anthem  Jana Gana Mana , speech by the  Prime Minister of India  and  President of India Date 15 August Frequency Annual First time 15 August 1947 (74 years ago) Related to Republic Day Part of  a series  on the History of  India show Prehistoric show Ancient show Classical show Early medieval show Late medieval show Early modern show Modern show Related articles v t e Independence Day  is celebrated annually on 15 August as a  national holiday  in India commemorat...