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Iran president blames foreign enemies for schoolgirl poisonings
Raisi did not say who the enemies were, although Tehran habitually accuses the US and Israel of acting against it
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One killed, dozens wounded in fresh quake in eastern Turkiye
AFAD tweeted that 29 buildings already damaged by a powerful February 6 earthquake had collapsed
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Rihanna, pregnant with second child, performs hits at Super Bowl
The megastar appeared in the stadium midair on a floating stage, donning a clingy, all-red ensemble
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Pakistan’s GDP to grow at 2.0% in 2023: World Bank
Forecast points to a sharp, long-lasting global slowdown with growth pegged at 1.7%
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Uzbekistan says 18 children die after consuming India-made syrup
A batch of syrup contained ethylene glycol, which Uzbek ministry says was toxic substance
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Best sports quotes from 2022
Messi: ‘What more could there be after this?’; Toni: He (Nadal) has never seen a point he's not dying to win
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UN carves out sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid
Resolution applies to UN agencies as well as humanitarian organisations participating in UN humanitarian work
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Taliban flog 27 Afghans, including women, after first public execution
Criticism shows outsiders "don't have respect for the beliefs, internal issues of Muslims", chief spokesman says
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UN rights council to hold urgent session on Iran
Decision comes after German and Icelandic ambassadors to UN in Geneva submitted a request for such a meeting
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Yemen's fate hangs in balance as truce collapses
Special envoy Hans Grundberg pledges 'relentless efforts' to reinvigorate the truce