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40 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Heavy Rain, Storms In Eastern Afghanistan
Afghan athletes face formidable hurdles under Taliban rule, particularly women, who are denied the chance to compete or even enter a gym. But when the Olympics open in Paris next month, Afghanistan will be represented by a team that epitomizes equality and …