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Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says
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Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says

South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle…
Sri Lanka imposes curfew as South Asia steps up coronavirus battle
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Sri Lanka imposes curfew as South Asia steps up coronavirus battle

COLOMBO/RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) — Sri Lanka imposed a nationwide weekend curfew on Friday as South Asian countries escalated efforts to…
Perfect storm of virus peril in Asia’s sprawling slums
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Perfect storm of virus peril in Asia’s sprawling slums

Mary Grace Aves is terrified of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, but the best weapons to protect her family — isolation…
Pakistan’s ‘biggest feminist’ under fire after sexist tirade
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Pakistan’s ‘biggest feminist’ under fire after sexist tirade

He calls himself “Pakistan’s biggest feminist”, but soap-opera writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar sparked a national row this week after he hurled…
Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
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Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study

A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths…
Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads
Middle East

Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shia shrines that attract tens of millions of visitors annually have come under focus…
Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus
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Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s counter-coronavirus task force has tested positive for the virus himself,…
Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study
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Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study

Nearly 90 percent of the 200 cities beset by the world’s highest levels of deadly micro-pollution are in China and…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
Middle East

US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29

The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
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Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
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