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Several civilian killed, 21 others injured in car bomb explosion in Iraq's Baghdad
Apr 16, 2021 01:42At least five civilians have lost their lives and nearly two dozen others sustained injuries when a powerful explosion ripped through a crowded area in the eastern flank of the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad.
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Iran to EU: New sanctions JCPOA-related, meant to undermine nuclear talks
Apr 16, 2021 01:15Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says the Iranian delegation took the European countries to task during Thursday talks on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for imposing so-called right-related bans and ignoring a recent terrorist attack on an Iranian nuclear site, saying the new sanctions are meant to undermine talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the deal altogether.
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Muslims marking Ramadan amid coronavirus pandemic
Apr 14, 2021 10:03Muslims around the world are marking the blessed month of Ramadan. It's the second time they observe the fasting month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Afghans welcome arrival of Ramadan amid COVID-19
Apr 14, 2021 08:04Afghans welcome the arrival of the fasting month of Ramadan with honor and pride despite facing numerous challenges, including poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing violence and bloodshed.
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Protests continue in Minneapolis despite curfew after officer shoots dead Black man
Apr 13, 2021 07:53Fresh protests broke out Tuesday night in Minneapolis despite a curfew imposed following the killing of a 20-year-old Black man Daunte Wright by a white police officer.
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Palestinians in Gaza preparing for Ramadan amid COVID-19
Apr 13, 2021 01:36Palestinians in the Gaza strip are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan this year while many restrictions are imposed by the authorities due to COVID-19.
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Indonesian Muslims attend prayers marking start of Ramadan
Apr 13, 2021 01:19Muslim worshipers gathered for prayers in Indonesia's Depok, West Java on Monday evening (April 12) to mark the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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S Korean PM in Tehran to mend strained ties
Apr 13, 2021 01:10This is the first time in over four decades that a South Korean prime minister visits Iran. Chung Sye-Kyun arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a three-day visit.
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Conservative ex-banker Lasso wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff
Apr 12, 2021 03:53Conservative candidate Guillermo Lasso has won Ecuador’s presidential runoff, defeating his Socialist rival, Andres Arauz.
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Deaths from post-coup crackdown in Myanmar surpass 700
Apr 12, 2021 03:13An advocacy group says more than 700 people have so far been killed in the ongoing brutal crackdown by the country’s junta on anti-coup protesters.