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Iran’s military says Raisi’s helicopter caught fire soon after crash and there was no sign of attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The helicopter carrying Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and there was no sign it was attacked,...
Rana Florida’s Tips for Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt as an Entrepreneur
Rana Florida, the daughter of Jordanian immigrants, grew up in the Midwest with her parents expecting her to follow a traditional career path as a doctor or lawyer. However, neither...
Pakistan to pay $2.58 million in compensation to families of 5 Chinese who died in suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will pay $2.58 million in compensation to the families of five Chinese engineers who were killed in March when a suicide bomber targeted the vehicle...
Fire at chemical factory in India kills at least 9, with searchers looking for more victims
THANE, India (AP) — An explosion and fire at a chemical factory in western India killed at least nine people and 64 were injured, officials said Friday.The explosion Thursday...
Old video falsely shared as ‘poll-rigging by supporters of Indian Muslim candidate’
Screenshot of the false post, taken on May 17, 2024Nearly a billion Indians are voting to elect a new government in six-week-long parliamentary polls that began on April 19,...
Climate change and rapid urbanization worsened the impact of East African rains, scientists say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The impact of the calamitous rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of climate change and rapid growth...
Africa’s week in pictures: 17 – 23 May 2024
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond:On Friday, an actor sits on a swing during a theatre performance called Black & White Circus...
CIA Director Burns traveling back to Europe for ceasefire talks
CIA Director Bill Burns is traveling back to Europe to try to get the talks on a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel Hamas that would halt the war...
Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office, underscoring close ties...