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Salah joins Egypt for World Cup qualifier in Gabon
Sep 4, 2021

Salah joins Egypt for World Cup qualifier in Gabon

Egypt's soccer association says Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah has arrived in Gabon to join the Pharaohs for their World Cup qualifying match


India schools cautiously reopen even as COVID warnings grow
Sep 1, 2021

India schools cautiously reopen even as COVID warnings grow

More students in India will be able to step inside a classroom for the first time in nearly 18 months, as authorities have given the green light to partially reopen more schools despite apprehension from some parents and signs that infections are picking up again



Indian economy grows by 20.1%, raising hopes of recovery
Aug 31, 2021

Indian economy grows by 20.1%, raising hopes of recovery

India’s economy grew by 20.1% in the April-June quarter from the same period a year earlier, when it suffered a record contraction, raising hopes of an economic recovery


Leaked footage shows grim conditions in Iran's Evin prison
Aug 23, 2021

Leaked footage shows grim conditions in Iran's Evin prison

An online account describing itself as a group of hackers has shared footage of Iran's notorious Evin prison with The Associated Press


The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul
Aug 19, 2021

The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul

More than two dozen Hungarian nationals evacuated from Kabul have arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, and will likely be transported to Hungary


As Taliban tighten their grip, Kabul airport only way out
Aug 14, 2021

As Taliban tighten their grip, Kabul airport only way out

A Taliban offensive is encircling the Afghan capital and there’s increasingly only one way out for those fleeing the war, and only one way in for U.S. troops sent to protect American diplomats still on the ground: Kabul’s international airport


Aug 14, 2021

Iran will impose 6-day 'general lockdown' over coronavirus

Iranian state media says authorities will impose a six-day-long “general lockdown” in cities across the country, after being hit by what it describes as its fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic


In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic
Aug 11, 2021

In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic

Iran has seen several dramatic surges in the coronavirus pandemic and anger is growing