US President Joe Biden said the US-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport accelerated this weekend, although it remains vulnerable to threats posed by the Islamic State extremist group.One week after the Taliban completed its takeover of Afghanistan by capturing Kabul, Mr Biden said discussions are underway among military officials about potentially extending the airlift beyond Biden's August 31 deadline."Our hope is we will not have to extend, but there are discussions," he said, suggesting the possibility that the Taliban will be consulted.
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