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Reactions to beginning of Trump era

Reactions to beginning of Trump era

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States in Washington DC early on Friday.According to the UK-based Daily Mail, as thousands of people descended on Washington to see Donald Trump get sworn in as president, thousands more were protesting right across the United States.Protests escalated into …

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Terrorist attack kills over 20 in Pakistan’s Shia majority city

Terrorist attack kills over 20 in Pakistan’s Shia majority city

Reports quoting official sources say the blast which occurred at the vegetable market was caused by an improvised explosive device.In a text message sent to journalists, the terrorist group 'Lashkar-i-Jhangvi al-Alami' claimed the responsibility for the deadly attack.Lashkar-i-Jhangvi is an anti-Shia group which also has some links with Daesh.Pakistan President …

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Iran flag at half-mast in Pakistan over Tehran fire disaster

Iran flag at half-mast in Pakistan over Tehran fire disaster

A big fire broke out in Tehran's first trade center, the Plasco Building, on January 19 causing the eventual collapse of the high-rise building. A number of firefighters were trapped under the rubbles. Search and rescue operation has been underway since then to save them.On the occasion, the government of …

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Slovenian FM offers condolences on Plasco bldg. inferno

Slovenian FM offers condolences on Plasco bldg. inferno

'I would like to express my deepest condolences and grief on the sad occasion,' the message reads.In his message, Erjavec sympathized with the bereaved families of the victims of the Plasco building inferno.Slovenian Foreign Ministry also in a twitter message extended condolences on the tragic incident.The 17-storey trade center, the …

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Senior UK official sympathizes with families of Plasco victims

Senior UK official sympathizes with families of Plasco victims

Tweeting about the Thursday tragic event in Tehran, Ellwood wrote, 'Returned from Tehran today - very sad to hear of terrible fire and building collapse in the city. Thoughts & sympathies with all affected'Ellwood was in Tehran on Thursday on a day-long visit.Plasco Trade Center, the 17-storey building collapsed on …

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President Rouhani visits Plasco fire site

President Rouhani visits Plasco fire site

A big fire broke out in Tehran's first trade center, the Plasco Building, on January 19 causing the eventual collapse of the high-rise building. A number of firefighters were trapped under the rubbles. Search and rescue operation has been underway since then to save them.During his inspection of the fire …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Jan 21

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Jan 21

**IRAN NEWS- Iran mourns, prays for its brave firefighters- Leader urges more active role for Muslim students in Europe- Armenia to launch tax-free zone on Iranian border in 2017**IRAN DAILY- Rescue operations underway after Tehran high-rise collapse- Denmark arrests Iran Embassy attackers- Zarif raps indifference toward Myanmar Muslims**IRANIANS- Day of …

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