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Mumbai's Historic Ramadan Food Bazaar Closes For The First Time — Due To Coronavirus

The famous food stalls and shops on Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road are closed during India's lockdown. "This is the first time I'm seeing Mohammed Ali Road come to a standstill," says a restaurant owner.

Rohingya refugees walk at the Balukhali refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Feb. 2. Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh are condemning the military coup in their homeland and saying it makes them more fearful to return. A brutal counterinsurgency operation by Myanmar's military in 2017 drove more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to neighboring Bangladesh.

What Myanmar's Coup Means For The Rohingya

"The coup is obviously good for no one," says a human rights activist. "But for the Rohingya, the risk is heightened. This is the military regime responsible for the atrocities over many, many years."

When It Comes To COVID-19, Iran Is Dealt A Double Whammy

As the world rushes to vaccinate against the coronavirus pandemic, Iran is one of the worst hit countries in the Middle East. And because of U.S. sanctions, it may not have money to buy vaccines.

Shaista sits in her tiny home on the outskirts of Kabul. Her youngest, a three-year-old girl, sits on her lap; some of her other seven children sit beside her. Behind them, she is boiling a pot of water on the wood-burning stove. But she's told the children it is dinner, and she tells them, "just wait for your father." Then she hopes they'll fall asleep, because there's no food to give them.

'I Cry At Night': Afghan Mothers Struggle To Feed Their Children In The Pandemic

The U.N. finds that nearly half of all children younger than 5 in Afghanistan, some 3.1 million, are facing acute malnutrition. Mothers share their plight to provide the children sustenance.

Many Americans are visiting Mexico's beaches during the pandemic. Above, fishing boats are docked at a marina in Los Cabos, Mexico, on June 2.

'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks

U.S. tourists aren't welcome in most countries because of the surging coronavirus. But Mexico lets them in, with no quarantine or test requirements.

News Brief: McConnell Congratulates Biden, Coronavirus Test, Afghanistan

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally acknowledges Joe Biden's victory. FDA OKs first at-home COVID-19 test without needing a prescription. Afghan civilians worry about U.S. troop drawdown.

Children climb a tree on the grounds of a school in La Rivera Hernandez, a neighborhood in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, that is notorious for high levels of violence in a city that has some of the highest homicide rates in the world.

PHOTOS: Despite War And Violence, Kids Still Find 'Moments Of Playfulness'

Photojournalist Danielle Villasana shares images from 'Entitlements,' a new exhibit that showcases the resilience and perseverance of children living through war and conflict around the world.

Bangladesh began transporting Rohingya refugees by boat to the island of Bhashan Char, with rights groups alleging people were being misled into leaving.

Bangladesh Begins Moving Displaced Rohingya Muslims To Island

The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya in 2015. The island is potentially unsafe for inhabitants given its cyclone- and flood-prone nature.

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LGBT Pride Month: 2012 Honoree

Japanese band Tricot performs a no-audience show on March 14, 2020. Local band Positioner recommended their latest release.

5 Songs To Discover In San Diego In November

We asked local bands who they'd like to see come to town and share a stage with. Check out new releases from the locals along with their picks like Corey Floods, Tricot, Busta Rhymes, Elis Paprika and more.

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