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U.S. And The Taliban Sign Historic Agreement

The U.S. and the Taliban have signed a deal after 18 years of war in Afghanistan. It calls for the withdrawal of American and NATO military forces from the country within 14 months.

U.S. And The Taliban Sign Historic Agreement

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President Trump Confirms 1st U.S. Coronavirus Death; U.S. Heightens Travel Warnings

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President Trump Confirms 1st U.S. Coronavirus Death; U.S. Heightens Travel Warnings

A man in his 50s has died, according to Washington state health officials. It's the first death from COVID-19 in the U.S. The president defended the administration's response.

U.S. Signs Peace Deal With Taliban After Nearly 2 Decades Of War In Afghanistan

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U.S. Signs Peace Deal With Taliban After Nearly 2 Decades Of War In Afghanistan

The agreement follows 18 months of negotiations and comes after a seven-day "reduction in violence" period in Afghanistan. Here's what to know about the agreement and what may come next.

U.S. Signs Peace Deal With Taliban After Nearly 2 Decades Of War In Afghanistan

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As New Coronavirus Cases Slow In China, Factories Start Reopening

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The Coronavirus Crisis

As New Coronavirus Cases Slow In China, Factories Start Reopening

Strict quarantine measures have prevented 300 million migrant workers from returning to work. Now local authorities are trying to get businesses going again. The main bottleneck: a shrunken workforce.

As New Coronavirus Cases Slow In China, Factories Start Reopening

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Opinion: India's Religious Violence Doesn't Meet Its Founder's Vision

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Opinion: India's Religious Violence Doesn't Meet Its Founder's Vision

As India is facing major tensions over a new law Muslims say discriminates against them, NRP's Scott Simon notes the country's history of rich religious diversity.

Opinion: India's Religious Violence Doesn't Meet Its Founder's Vision

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Health Care

COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported

The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.

COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported

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Middle East

Turkish Military Casualties In Syria Spell Awkward Relations With Russia

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, senior fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about the deadliest day for the Turkish military since it entered the Syrian conflict.

Turkish Military Casualties In Syria Spell Awkward Relations With Russia

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Afghan University Student Reflects On Week Of Reduced Violence

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Afghan college student Hakim Ahmadzai about differences he's experienced in Kabul since a seven-day reduction in violence agreement has been in effect.

Afghan University Student Reflects On Week Of Reduced Violence

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Coronavirus Updates: CDC Announces '4 New Presumptive Cases' In The U.S.

A face mask adorns a statue of St. Francis of Assisi in the town of San Fiorano, one of the places in Italy on lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The picture was taken by schoolteacher Marzio Toniolo. Marzio Toniolo/via Reuters hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Coronavirus Updates: CDC Announces '4 New Presumptive Cases' In The U.S.

The new cases, which have yet to be confirmed, were reported in California, Oregon and Washington. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization says the risk of the disease spreading is now "very high."

Long-Forgotten Secret Passageway Discovered In A Wall At U.K. Parliament

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Europe

Long-Forgotten Secret Passageway Discovered In A Wall At U.K. Parliament

A tiny keyhole in the wood paneling turned out to be a portal to Britain's history — a passage created 360 years ago for the coronation of Charles II.

Champion Chinese Swimmer Sun Yang Gets 8-Year Ban For Doping Violation

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Champion Chinese Swimmer Sun Yang Gets 8-Year Ban For Doping Violation

Sun is accused of violating doping rules by smashing a vial containing his blood sample when anti-doping officials came to his home to retrieve it. He is expected to appeal the ban.

NATO Meets After Turkey Says Russian-Backed Force Killed 33 Troops In Syria

Syrians in the northwestern city of Idlib perform funerary prayers for Turkish soldiers Friday. Turkey sought an urgent NATO meeting after at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in Syria's Idlib province Thursday. Abdulaziz Ketaz/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

NATO Meets After Turkey Says Russian-Backed Force Killed 33 Troops In Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Friday.