About Afghanistan crisis: Unclear if ruthless Taliban will change, says US general
The top US general has described the Taliban as a "ruthless group" and says it is unclear whether they will change.
Gen Mark Milley said, however, it was "possible" that the US would co-ordinate with the Islamist militants on future counter-terrorism operations.
US forces withdrew from Afghanistan on Tuesday, ending America's longest war 20 years after launching an invasion to oust the Taliban.
The Islamists are now in control and expected to announce a new government.
Gen Milley was speaking alongside US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, in their first public remarks since the last troops left Afghanistan.
US President Joe Biden has been widely criticised over the abrupt manner of the withdrawal, which led to the unexpected collapse of the Afghan security forces the US had trained and funded for years.
The Taliban's lightning advance sparked off a frenetic effort to evacuate thousands of foreign nationals and local Afghans who had been working for them.
In the news conference on Wednesday, both Gen Milley and Secretary Austin praised the troops who had served in Afghanistan and the massive evacuation mission.
Asked about their co-ordination with the Taliban in getting evacuees to the airport, Mr Austin said: "We were working with the Taliban on a very narrow set of issues, and that was just that - to get as many people out as we possibly could."
"In war you do what you must in order to reduce risk to mission and force, not what you necessarily want to do," Gen Milley added.
He said it was possible that the US would co-ordinate with the Taliban on future action against Islamic State affiliate IS-K, the group which claimed an attack outside Kabul airport last week that killed as many as 170 people, including 13 US service personnel.
IS-K is the most extreme and violent of all the jihadist militant groups in Afghanistan. It has major differences with the Taliban, accusing them of abandoning jihad and the battlefield.
So today I watched the Frozen movie. It's about the adventures of two very unique and interesting sibling. Elsa and Anna are princesses from the kingdom of Arendelle. Elsa has a special magic power that allows her to freeze something or make snow. At first Elsa did not hide her abilities, she often played with Anna by using her powers. One day Anna was not at all affected by Elsa's magic so her parents decided that Elsa's abilities should be hidden. Elsa then shut herself off from the outside world, until the time came for her to be crowned queen. There was a tragedy that made Elsa leave her kingdom. Anna then goes on an adventure to find her sister . today I also read the book "Goldilocks" and "The Three Bears" . This book is about Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
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Today I listened to the song A Million Dreams by Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams. This song is an ost from the film The Greatest Showman which is closely related to the story of this film. Through this song we are taught to always focus and keep trying to reach our dreams. No matter how heavy the obstacles we encounter, we must keep trying because the effort will not betray the results. Don't pay attention to what people who criticize without providing a solution, let them say whatever they want. We have to believe that dreams will come true as long as we fight for them.
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today i read news from bbc that is Peng Shuai: Video claims to show Chinese tennis player at tournament . This news contains the development of the case of sexual harassment by the former deputy prime minister of China experienced by Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. The international community is highlighting this case, in which Peng Shuai is nowhere to be seen after she reveals what really happened to her. The international world is very worried about his condition, where an emial began to appear stating that she is fine which has not been proven authentic, recently A clip published on Sunday by the editor of the Global Times - a Chinese government-affiliated media organization - said Ms Peng was "at the opening ceremony of a teenager tennis match final". This news claims that this tennis player is in good condition.
Today I also read news from the BBC, namely Peng Shuai: How China censors tennis stars. This news contains how the Chinese government censored famous athletes who were hit by controversial scandals such as Ms Peng. At first Peng Shuai posted the confession of sexual harassment she received on Weibo. but within an hour the post was gone. as of November 2, the tennis player's whereabouts are also unknown, thus making the international public feel worried.
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The film I watched today was The Boss Baby. This film is an adaptation of a picture story book. The story begins with Tim Templeton , a 7-year-old boy who feels his life is perfect. As an only child, Tim is loved by his parents, Ted and Janice . Unfortunately Tim's happiness does not last long because of the arrival of a new member, a very adorable baby boy named Theodore aka Boss Baby . Disasters begin to come, Tim, who is used to being pampered by his parents, is forced to share his love with Boss Baby. The presence of Boss Baby also makes Tim's days turn 180 degrees.
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El: hi lily how are you
Lili: Good, how about you?
El: okay, by the way, soon we will face the end-of-semester exams. Have you completed the assignments given this week?
Lili: I have started doing my homework this week. Honestly, I'm not ready for the test this time
El: why?
Lili: because I didn't focus on studying this past week
El: why can't you focus?
Lili: sometimes I feel bored studying at home
El: I also feel that way. I'm not ready for the exam this time because I haven't mastered much of the material.
Lili: What subjects do you find difficult?
El: Of course anatomy, maybe I'm just not used to memorizing. how about you?
Lili: I also have a hard time memorizing anatomy. extensive discussion and the scientific name is difficult to understand.
El: Yes, I'm confused about how to react to it.
Lili: want me to give you some advice?
El: Yes please give me some advice
Lili: I do this activity when I feel a little sick of studying. So, I do something that I like, an activity that I can relax with. When I feel satisfied enough, then I will learn again with a better feeling. It made me understand more about the subjects I was going to study.
El: oh thank you. but I don't know what to do to make myself feel better
Lili: Um.. think again, what do you want to do in your free time before studying
El: wait a minute.. is it like opening social media like youtube and watching some funny videos or maybe cooking snacks to accompany me to study? what do you mean by activities like this?
Lily: Yes!! Do whatever you want to make you feel happy. but don't forget to study after you do what you like
El: okay I get it, thanks again
Lily: you're welcome. oh, it's late, we should take a rest. see you again el
El: ok see you
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This wound movie tells the story of a child who is a sea monster who does various fun activities with his friends on the mainland
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Abortion rights march: Thousands attend rallies across US. Tens of thousands of people have been holding rallies across all 50 US states in support of abortion rights.
They have been galvanised in opposition to a new Texas law that severely limits access to abortions in the state.
Pro-choice supporters across the country fear that constitutional rights may be rolled back.
In the coming months, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could overturn Roe v Wade - the 1973 decision that legalised abortion nationwide. In Washington DC, demonstrators marched to the Supreme Court building, holding signs such as "Make abortion legal". The start of the rally was disrupted by some two dozen counter-demonstrators.
"The blood of innocent babies is on your hands!" shouted one man, but he was drowned out by the singing and clapping of the crowd, the Washington Post newspaper reported.
One woman who attended a march said she was there to support a woman's right to choose.
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Find a partner to speak English with study topics.
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Contain two song i hear this week and my experience after i practice my new vocab .
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Journal week : i read the news about Afghanistan crisis
I read the news from bbc .Afghanistan crisis: Unclear if ruthless Taliban will change, says US general .The top US general has described the Taliban as a "ruthless group" and says it is unclear whether they will change.
Gen Mark Milley said, however, it was "possible" that the US would co-ordinate with the Islamist militants on future counter-terrorism operations.
US forces withdrew from Afghanistan on Tuesday, ending America's longest war 20 years after launching an invasion to oust the Taliban.
The Islamists are now in control and expected to announce a new government.Gen Milley was speaking alongside US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, in their first public remarks since the last troops left Afghanistan.
US President Joe Biden has been widely criticised over the abrupt manner of the withdrawal, which led to the unexpected collapse of the Afghan security forces the US had trained and funded for years.
The Taliban's lightning advance sparked off a frenetic effort to evacuate thousands of foreign nationals and local Afghans who had been working for them.
In the news conference on Wednesday, both Gen Milley and Secretary Austin praised the troops who had served in Afghanistan and the massive evacuation mission.
Asked about their co-ordination with the Taliban in getting evacuees to the airport, Mr Austin said: "We were working with the Taliban on a very narrow set of issues, and that was just that - to get as many people out as we possibly could."
"In war you do what you must in order to reduce risk to mission and force, not what you necessarily want to do," Gen Milley added.
He said it was possible that the US would co-ordinate with the Taliban on future action against Islamic State affiliate IS-K, the group which claimed an attack outside Kabul airport last week that killed as many as 170 people, including 13 US service personnel.
IS-K is the most extreme and violent of all the jihadist militant groups in Afghanistan. It has major differences with the Taliban, accusing them of abandoning jihad and the battlefield.
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