Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on Monday.
“At 7:35 this morning [05:35 GMT], the…
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Italian lawmakers condemn executions in Iran, urge EU to designate IRGC as terrorist entity
At a conference held last week in the Italian Parliament with the participation of lawmakers from both houses, Emanuele Pozzolo, a member of the Italian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, rejected any illusions of “moderation” within the…
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Iran nuclear chief says facilities safe in face of military threats
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said Tuesday that the country’s nuclear sites are protected against threats, just weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it did not agree to a new nuclear deal.
“Good…
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Campus Protest Erupts at Columbia over Arrest of Palestinian Activists – World news
A group of protesters gathered at the intersection of 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, chaining themselves to the campus gates of Columbia University.
They demanded the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident and…
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Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot
Burkina Faso’s military government has said it foiled a “major plot” to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the army alleging the plotters were based in neighbouring Ivory Coast.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said the coup attempt…
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Iran testing advanced surveillance tech to enforce hijab in Isfahan, says watchdog
Local authorities are deploying advanced surveillance technologies in Isfahan to identify and threaten women who defy the country’s strict hijab regulations, according to research by internet watchdog Filterwatch.
The NGO, which specializes in…
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Iran Hosts 1st Int’l Human Rights Conference on East Approach
Why it matters:
Human rights are one of the most fundamental issues in societies that recently is exploited as political tools and some governments have ignored human rights completely.
What he’s saying:
“Today, a…
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Space Mission Launches to Grow Food in Orbit from Scratch – Space/Science news
A European Space Agency-backed mission is exploring whether lab-grown food can be successfully produced in space, where microgravity and radiation pose unique challenges. If proven viable, the approach could cut the high cost of feeding…
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Passenger truck falls into a ravine in Pakistan, killing 13
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A speeding truck carrying laborers, women and children fell into a ravine in southern Pakistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring 20 others, police said Tuesday.
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Away from the global spotlight, Eritreans are trapped in a garrison state | Conflict
American writer and security analyst Paul B Henze, who served in the Carter administration as a deputy to National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, once made a very astute observation about Eritrea’s current president, Isaias Afwerki.
In…
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