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Bruce Aylward, leader of a joint WHO-China mission of experts, said the world can learn from China's approach to restraining the virus

WHO Warns Coronavirus May Be 'Around For Months'

WHO warns coronavirus may be 'around for months'

Coronavirus Update: 50 People Reportedly Die In Iran's Qom From COVID-19

Iran's health minister, Saeed Namaki, said the treatment of COVID-19 cases would be free

A local official in Iran’s city of Qom said Monday that there were already 50 deaths in the popular holy city but the government in Tehran has denied those numbers.

Trump Ready To Sign US-Taliban Peace Deal After Nearly 19 Years Of War

Haqqani network militants paraded with captured weapons in Kabul. The head of the network, who is also the deputy leader of the Taliban, said the group was fully committed to a peace deal with the United States

“Time to come home. They want to stop. You know, they’ve been fighting a long time. They’re tough people. We’re tough people. But after 19 years, that’s a long time,” the president said.

Italy became the first European country to report one of its nationals had died from the virus

Xi Says China Facing 'Big Test' With Virus, Global Impact Spreads

Xi says China facing 'big test' with virus, global impact spreads

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US soldiers are seen here keeping watch near the wreckage of their vehicle at the site of a Taliban suicide attack in Kandahar in 2017

'If Peace Comes': Afghans Dream Of Life After War

'If peace comes': Afghans dream of life after war

If the partial truce goes ahead, it would mark a historic step in more than 18 years of gruelling conflict in Afghanistan

Partial Truce Begins In Afghanistan, Boosting Peace Hopes

Partial truce begins in Afghanistan, boosting peace hopes

A woman and child walk past a mural with the Iranian national flag in Tehran

Coronavirus Update: Infections Have Now Spread To The Middle East

The coronavirus has spread to countries in the Middle East.

US soldiers look out over hillsides during a visit of the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan in 2019

Peace In Afghanistan? Pompeo Announces 'Understanding' With Taliban

The reduction in violence agreement took effect Friday, opening the way for negotiations on a permanent ceasefire.

The Haqqani network is one of the most dangerous militant factions in Afghanistan

Taliban Deputy Leader Says 'Committed' To Peace In NYT Op-ed

Taliban deputy leader says 'committed' to peace in NYT op-ed

The tiny island nation of Seychelles has rolled out methadone clinics in a bid to tackle snowballing heroin addiction

Addiction In Paradise: Seychelles Battles Heroin Crisis

Addiction in paradise: Seychelles battles heroin crisis

The revelation came at a case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court before Monday's formal start of Washington's extradition request for him to face espionage charges

Trump 'Offered Pardon' To Assange If He Denied Russia Leak, Court Hears

Trump 'offered pardon' to Assange if he denied Russia leak, court hears

Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum has urged supporters to oppose the election result

Afghan Warlord Denounces Ghani Vote 'Coup' But Streets Calm

Afghan warlord denounces Ghani vote 'coup' but streets calm

Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as president of Afghanistan according to official results released five months after the election

Ghani Secures Second Term As Afghan President, Rival Contests Results

Ghani secures second term as Afghan president, rival contests results

Ashraf Ghani has wone a second term as president of Afghanistan according to official results released five months after the election

Ashraf Ghani Secures Second Term As Afghan President: Final Results

Ashraf Ghani secures second term as Afghan president: final results

Imran Khan's comments come as the US and the Taliban appear on the brink of a deal

Pakistan No Longer A Militant Safe Haven: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan no longer a militant safe haven: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan is home to an estimated 2.4 million registered and undocumented people who have fled Afghanistan

In 'Mini Kabul', Afghan Refugees Mark 40 Years In Pakistan

In 'mini Kabul', Afghan refugees mark 40 years in Pakistan

In this file photo taken on June 6, 2019, US soldiers look out over hillsides in Nerkh district of Wardak province; US and Afghan troops have come under "direct fire" in eastern Afghanistan, a US military official says

When Will US Troops Leave Afghanistan? Deal With Taliban Reported

A seven-day truce is set to take effect "very soon," with comprehensive peace talks to follow.

The Damascus airport area has been repeatedly hit by Israeli strikes targeting Iran's military presence in Syria and suspected deliveries of advanced weapons to Israel's foes

Israeli Attack On Damascus Kills 7 Fighters: Monitor

Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor

Graphic charting children affected by deadly conflict, according to a new report released by Save the Children.

World Standing By As Children Harmed By Conflict: Charity

World standing by as children harmed by conflict: charity

An Iranian craftsman works at a workshop in the southern Tehran district of Molavi

Iranians Feel Strain Of Turmoil And Sanctions

Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was at NATO to discuss the allied mission in Iraq and peace talks in Afghanistan

US Announces Partial Taliban Truce, Trump Says Peace Deal 'Close'

US announces partial Taliban truce, Trump says peace deal 'close'

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was at NATO to discuss the allied mission in Iraq and peace talks in Afghanistan

US Announces Partial Taliban Truce Amid Signs Deal Is Near

US announces partial Taliban truce amid signs deal is near

The NATO mission is seen as more palatable to Iraqi authorities owing to its non-combat role and the fact it is not US-led

NATO Agrees To Expand Iraq Training Mission

NATO agrees to expand Iraq training mission

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said there had been 'notable progress' in negotiations

US-Taliban Breakthrough Appears Closer As Ghani Reports Progress

US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress

Map of Afghanistan locating suicide blast in Kabul on Tuesday.

At Least Five Dead In Suicide Attack On Afghan Military Academy

At least five dead in suicide attack on Afghan military academy

Between April 2002 and the end of 2019 2,214 people were killed outside of combat

More Than 2,000 People Killed In Afghan Reconstruction Missions Since 2002

More than 2,000 people killed in Afghan reconstruction missions since 2002

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