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Day: August 15, 2021
Canada is suspending operations at its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as the Taliban enter the city.
The Philippines recorded 14,749 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, its second-largest daily increase, and an additional 270 deaths — its third-highest one-day spike in fatalities, as the spread of the virulent delta variant overwhelms hospitals and health-care workers.
Gerd Muller, the Bayern Munich and former West Germany forward known as “Der Bomber” for his scoring-prowess, has died. He was 75. The Bavarian club announced his death on Sunday.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement: “The situation in Afghanistan is rapidly evolving and poses serious challenges to our ability to ensure the safety and security of our mission.