The United States and Iran on Saturday began a second round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, which the US and other Western countries fear is aimed at developing nuclear weapons, despite Tehran’s protestations to the contrary.
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Iran hails ‘useful’ nuclear talks with US in Rome – DW – 04/19/2025
The United States and Iran agreed to hold a third round of talks next week on Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran said Saturday.
The US and other Western nations fear Tehran’s nuclear program is aimed at developing nuclear weapons, but Iran insists…
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Earthquake in Myanmar Reveals Royal Palace Buried for Centuries
A devastating earthquake in Myanmar reveals royal palace ruins from the Konbaung Dynasty, hidden beneath the ancient city of Inwa. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, exposing monumental ruins linked to Burmese royalty.
According…
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What Does OK Stand For?
The English language is chock full of abbreviations. While the words behind many of these shortened forms tend to feel rather obvious (like ft. for feet and VP for vice president), there are plenty of less widely known examples ― even among the…
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Tunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges
A court in Tunisia has sentenced a group of senior politicians, businessmen and lawyers to long prison sentences on conspiracy and terrorism charges.
The defendants received sentences of up to 66 years. They include leaders of National Salvation…
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Why Manchester prides itself as working-class birthplace : NPR
British forces charge crowds during bread riots in Manchester, England, in 1819. The event became known as the Peterloo…
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Aftershocks and lack of resources hinder recovery work 3 weeks after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake
BANGKOK (AP) — Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending…
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Houthi rebels prepare for ground invasion: report
The Houthi rebels were positioning landmines around the port of Hodeidah and other populated areas in anticipation of a ground offensive by Yemen’s government forces, with the support of the United States, the Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat reported…
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US Supreme Court pauses Trump deportation of Venezuelans – DW – 04/19/2025
The US Supreme Court on Saturday called a halt to the Trump administration’s deportation of Venezuelans from Texas under an obscure law dating back to 1798.
The ruling came as some of the migrants had reportedly already been loaded onto buses…
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