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Why is Iran's reported mortality rate for coronavirus higher than in other countries?

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Afghans remain hopeful days into U.S.-Taliban partial truce

"We have been waiting for peace for 40 years, and now we are hopeful," one Afghan told NBC News.

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Brushing aside 'namaste' spirit, Trump lays into rivals during India visit

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U.S. soldier in South Korea tests positive as coronavirus pandemic fears grow

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U.K. singer Duffy breaks silence, says she left spotlight after being kidnapped and raped

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Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

NBC Out & Proud

Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo

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Coronavirus could leave only 3 months to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics

NBC Out & Proud

Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo

Coronavirus

Coronavirus could leave only 3 months to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics

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Facing a Palestinian state, Arab Israelis find Trump's Mideast plan unworkable

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Why the coronavirus outbreak might be the biggest challenge for China's Xi

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9-year-old boy’s heartbreaking bullying video gets support from thousands online

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