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March 26, 2020
Sikhs Holds Funerals Following Deadly Attack On Kabul Temple

In the Afghan capital, Kabul, funerals were held for the victims of a deadly attack on an Sikh temple. Coffins were laid out and dozens of mourners paid their respects on March 26, a day after at least 25 worshipers were killed in a militant attack. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility.

March 25, 2020
Attack On Kabul Sikh Temple Leaves Dozens Dead

In Kabul, Afghan security forces sifted through the debris of a Sikh temple after a militant attack left at least 25 worshipers dead. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the March 25 assault.
March 25, 2020
How Long Can The Coronavirus Live On Different Surfaces?

A new study reports that the coronavirus can live on some surfaces for up to three days -- confirming doctors' advice that washing one's hands frequently is a crucial step to help avoid infection.
March 20, 2020
'A Night With Buddha' For Afghans At Site Of Demolished Statues

Afghans have gathered at what was once the site of the Bamiyan Buddhas to mark 19 years since they were blown up by Taliban militants. Those who gathered for the annual event called for cultural sites to be respected as part of any prospective peace deal in the country.
March 20, 2020
Iranians Turn To Good Deeds In Dark Times

As Iran battles the coronavirus epidemic, people across the country have been working to ease the impact of the crisis. Volunteers are distributing food aid to poor families, sterilizing surfaces in public places, and sewing extra face masks for health workers.
March 19, 2020
Five Things To Know About Coronavirus Myths

This is what the World Health Organization (WHO) has to say regarding popular myths about the coronavirus.
March 18, 2020
Five Things To Know About Masks And The Coronavirus

This is what leading medical experts say you should know about wearing masks amid the coronavirus crisis.
March 17, 2020
Stuck At Home Because Of Coronavirus, Iranians Band Together In Song

As Iranians isolate themselves to keep the coronavirus epidemic from spreading further, residents of one Tehran apartment complex found a way to unite: singing along with patriotic songs and pop hits blaring from their windows.
March 13, 2020
Pakistani Art School Fosters Talent And Tolerance

An accomplished Pakistani painter has taken over a venerable art school in Karachi. Shahid Rassam has made it his mission to foster talent and tolerance, regardless of means.
March 10, 2020
'They've Eaten Everything': Locust Swarms Destroy Harvests In Pakistan

Farmers in Pakistan are facing the worst locust plague in nearly three decades, with entire harvests in the country's agricultural heartlands destroyed. The government has declared a national emergency.
March 10, 2020
Grenade Destroys Studio Of Afghan Artist Praised For Trudeau Portrait

The works of a well-known Kabul artist have been destroyed in a grenade attack on her studio.
March 10, 2020
New Afghan Radio Station For Women, By Women

A new radio station, for women by women, has launched in Afghanistan's eastern Khost Province. It focuses on issues such as health, education, and domestic violence. "There are lots of topics that male journalists cannot discuss," says one presenter.

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