Biden pledges to Americans in Kabul 'We will get you home'

    Washington, Aug 20 (AP) President Joe Biden is pledging to Americans still trapped in Afghanistan: “We will get you home.”     Biden's comments at a White House news conference Friday come as the U.S. government struggles to ramp up a massive airlift clearing Americans and other foreigners and vulnerable Afghans through the Kabul airport, rescuing them from a Taliban takeover of the country.
    Biden is facing criticism for a chaotic and often violent scene outside the airport and crowds struggle to reach safety inside. (AP) MRJ

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