KABUL, Afghanistan - A firefight at one of the gates of Kabul's international airport killed at least one Afghan soldier early Monday, German officials said, the latest chaos to engulf Western efforts to evacuate those fleeing the Taliban takeover of the country.The shooting at the airport came as the Taliban sent fighters north of the capital to eliminate pockets of armed resistance to their lightning takeover earlier this month.

The Taliban said they retook three districts seized by opponents the day before and had surrounded Panjshir, the last province that remains out of their control.Afghanistan's security forces collapsed in the face of the Taliban advance, despite 20 years of Western aid, training and assistance.

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Western nations warn of possible attack at Kabul airport amid evacuation

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Young father shot and killed while protecting his baby in Miami Beach restaurant

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - A gunman fatally shot a tourist eating dinner with his family at a Miami Beach restaurant as the man protected his 1-year-old son, police and a family member said.Tamarius Blair David Jr., 22, of Norcross, Georgia, told investigators he shot Dustin Wakefield, 21, on Tuesday night because he "was high on mushrooms, which made him feel empowered," according to his arrest report.David allegedly told police he entered La Cerveceria restaurant just before 6:30 p.m.

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Maryam Monsef called the Taliban ‘brothers.’ Here’s what you need to know

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Edgar Ramirez Reveals His Aunt and Uncle Died of COVID-19

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Kamala Harris says US focus must stay on Afghanistan evacuations

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25-year-old man killed in Trenton shooting, police say

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