Diaa Hadid
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All Things Considered
Remembering Tetsu Nakamura, Japanese Doctor Who Spent Decades Working In Afghanistan
We remember the life of Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor who dedicated decades of his life to helping people in Afghanistan. He was killed by gunmen in eastern Afghanistan earlier this week.
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'Maybe It Will Destroy Everything': Pakistan's Melting Glaciers Cause Alarm
Pollution and global warming are causing glaciers to melt and form unstable lakes in the north of the country. NPR visits a valley where farms were destroyed by glacial floods.
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Morning Edition
Taliban Frees 2 Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants
An American and an Australian have been freed in Afghanistan as part of a prisoner swap with the Taliban. It could be a sign of movement on peace negotiations.
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All Things Considered
What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled
People in Kabul, Afghanistan, are grappling with the stalled peace deal and the prospects of the return of the Taliban to govern the country.
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Pompeo: 'President Trump Ultimately Made The Decision' To Hold U.S.-Taliban Talks
The secretary of state was on the Sunday news talk shows a day after Trump tweeted that a secret meeting to be held at Camp David between leaders of Afghanistan at the Taliban was canceled.
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All Things Considered
Pakistani Army Takes Journalists To Kashmiri Border To Highlight Work To Secure It
The Pakistani army took some international reporters to their side of the Kashmiri border to highlight steps they are taking to secure it.
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Morning Edition
Pakistan Tries To Stop Militants From Benefiting From Animal Hides
One way for Pakistani charities to raise funds is by collecting animal hides after Eid holiday meals, and selling them to tanneries. But militants also raise money by gathering animal skins.
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How Bad Is Pakistan's Plastic Bag Problem? See For Yourself
Prime Minister Imran Khan's ban on plastic bags in Pakistan goes into effect on August 14. Environmentalists say it's a good idea — but argue that the plan is flawed.
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All Things Considered
Nostalgia For Vespas Is Fueling A Revival Of The Iconic Scooter In Pakistan
Many Pakistanis fondly recall riding on the backs of their father's Vespas. In an act of nostalgia, some Pakistanis are restoring the iconic Italian scooters — and many foreigners are snapping them up.
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Morning Edition
Pakistan And India Begin Construction On Corridor Linking The Two Countries
Pakistan's prime minister will break ground on a corridor linking to India. It will allow visa-free travel for India's Sikhs to one of their holy sites.