Global National: Aug 16

Fear and desperation in Afghanistan, as thousands risk everything to escape the rule of the Taliban. What is Canada doing to help rescue those who helped Canadian Forces, and what is President Joe Biden’s message about the U.S. military’s exit? Meanwhile, the Conservative Party of Canada unveils its platform and its pandemic recovery plan on Day 2 of the federal election campaign. Plus, the infernos burning in British Columbia shut down highways and forcing thousands to flee. And, the rush to find and rescue survivors before a powerful storm strikes Haiti, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.