Another strong earthquake has hit part of Afghanistan days after a quake killed more than 2,400 people and flattened whole villages. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Wednesday was about 17 miles outside Herat, the …
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Upon first glance, the Simurgh bears a striking resemblance to the Batmobile. It’s sleek and black, with a low-slung design and flared wheel arches that give it the appearance of …
Afghan villagers and volunteers helped dig for survivors from a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,000 people, as aid began trickling into the devastated region. Volunteers in trucks …
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Afghan, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Herat earthquake aftermath
by HamidTaliban and Iranian foreign ministers on Monday held a phone call to discuss the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Afghanistan’s northwestern Herat province on Saturday. Offering “condolences and …
The duo of 6.3 magnitude earthquakes in the Herat province in the west of the country are also reported to have injured around 80 others. Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes have …
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U.N. warns Pakistan that forcibly deporting Afghans could lead to severe human rights violations
by HamidForcibly deporting Afghans from Pakistan could lead to severe human rights violations including the separation of families and deportation of minors, the United Nations warned Saturday. Pakistan recently announced a …