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Iran Takes Step Toward Abolishing Discriminatory Citizenship Law

Iranian lawmakers have voted to abolish a longstanding law that denies citizenship to Iranian children born to foreign fathers. Leaving it up to a powerful clerical body to make it so.

U.S. Religion Report Assails China Over Abuses Of Muslims

Members of China's Uyghur Muslim population continue to be subject to "egregious abuses" but the government in Beijing has faced few, if any, consequences, a bipartisan U.S. federal commission says in its 2019 annual report on religious freedom worldwide.

U.S., Russia, China Call For 'Inclusive Afghan-Led' Peace Process

The United States, Russia, and China have agreed on the goal of withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan and to seek an "inclusive Afghan-led" peace process, the three countries declared in a joint statement.

Xi Seeks To Reassure Critics Over $1 Trillion Belt And Road Project

Chinese President Xi Jinping says his plan to recreate the old Silk Road is designed to increase and enhance international trade cooperation, as he bid to reassure critics of the $1 trillion infrastructure project.

Afghanistan Feels Impact Of Iran's Economic Isolation

Indian PM Modi Casts Vote In General Election's Third Round

Death Toll In Sri Lanka Bombings Rises To Almost 300

Police in Sri Lanka say the death toll in a series of deadly explosions that hit several locations, including hotels and churches in the capital where worshippers attended Easter services, has risen to at least 290, with some 500 others wounded.

Iran, Pakistan Agree To Set Up Joint Border 'Reaction Force'

Iranian President Hassan Rohani and visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have agreed to set up a joint border "reaction force" to counter terrorism, Iranian state media reported.

Pakistan-Funded Afghan Hospital Begins Operations

Pakistan Says Iran-Based Group Behind Deadly Attack

Pakistan has urged Iran to take action against terrorist groups believed to be behind the killing of 14 soldiers earlier this week.

India's Bollywood Plays Starring Role In Modi's Re-election Bid