In the past few weeks, radiologists such as myself have fielded numerous questions from concerned patients who have read news articles such as “Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually“ and “Radiation from…
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Syrian-American Jews visit Damascus synagogue
A group of Syrian-American Jews prayed in a synagogue in Damascus on Tuesday, an AFP photographer reported, the latest such visit following the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
The trip comes after local community leader Bakhour Chamntoub…
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The US war on migrants
Man unjustly sent to El Salvador mega-prison is only latest case in long line of US deportations of unwanted migrants.
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About half of Israelis back strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, poll shows
A new poll has showed that nearly half of Israelis support a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, even without US support, though divides between the Jewish and Arab demographic were stark.
Asked whether Israel should carry out a military strike…
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Iraq offers medical aid for the injured in Iran’s port blast
The Iraqi prime minister expressed his deep condolences on behalf of the Iraqi government and people for the loss of a number of Iranian citizens in the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.
During the phone call, he expressed Iraq’s…
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INOTEX 2025 kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 14th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2025) opened at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday and will run for four days.
This edition of the exhibition will feature more than 500 innovative companies…
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.
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Israel’s Shin Bet chief announces resignation, to step down 15 June – Middle East Monitor
The head of Israel’s domestic intelligence service announced his resignation on Monday, saying he would step down on 15 June, six weeks after Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, tried to oust him, Reuters…
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Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector
TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, has announced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with African countries in the field of health.
Addressing a specialized panel at the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit…
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Clashes btw. HTS-led regime forces and Druzis left casualties
At least a dozen people were killed in a predominantly Druze town near the Syrian capital on Tuesday in sectarian clashes between Druze gunmen and Sunni gunmen.
Reuters reported that the fighting marked the latest episode of deadly sectarian…
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