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Why So Many Afghans Have Been Forced Out of Iran

More than 1.4 million Afghans have been forced out of Iran since January amid a governmental crackdown. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent at The New York Times, reports from the Afghanistan-Iran border. There, he met with Afghans grappling with an uncertain future, as they return to a country with widespread poverty and severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights.

Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio made his first visit to Asia as secretary of state. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to explain how President Trump’s tariffs have upset U.S. trading partners.

Who Loses in the Republican Policy Bill?

Congressional Republicans just passed President Trump’s sprawling domestic policy bill that extends and expands tax cuts and spending on defense and deportations, while slashing Medicaid, food benefits and clean energy initiatives. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, gives an overview.

The Story Behind Brazil’s Viral Beatboxing Nuns

These nuns in Brazil went viral for beatboxing. Now, they’re using their newfound fame to draw attention to the Catholic church and to their congregation’s mission. Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, goes behind the scenes as the nuns record their first music video.
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