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Death toll updated in Iranian protests

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The identities of 2,403 people killed in the general protests that have been going on in Iran for 17 days have been determined. It has not been possible to clarify the identity of 779 people who were reported killed. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by the Iranian Human Rights Organization. 147 of those killed […]
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Spain summons Iranian ambassador to Foreign Ministry

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Spain summoned Iranian Ambassador to Madrid, Reza Zabibi, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemning the killing of protesters in Iran. Elchi.az reports that the head of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albares, said this in an interview with the country’s radio. “The rights of Iranian women and men to peaceful protest […]
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Fidan spoke with Aragchi again today

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi had another telephone conversation. Elchi.az reports that Turkish media reported this. It was reported that Fidan and Aragchi discussed the latest events in Iran. It should be noted that the ministers also had a telephone conversation yesterday.
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Trump calls himself a highly moral person in international politics

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US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he believes his main limitation in the international arena is his morality. Elchi.az reports that he said this in an interview with CBS. When asked what limits him in making decisions in the international arena, he said, “I’m talking about morality; I am a highly moral person. I […]
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Snow depth in Moscow reached 59 centimeters

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On Wednesday, the snow depth in the Moscow region reached 59 centimeters, and in Moscow, it reached 48 centimeters. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by Yevgeny Tishkovets, a leading specialist at the Fobos weather center. “The largest snow cover in the Moscow region is in Cherusti at 59 centimeters, in Kolomna at 51 centimeters, […]
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Turkey in talks with both Iranian and US officials

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Turkey is holding talks with US officials as well as Iranian officials. Elchi.az reports that Turkish media reported this, citing diplomatic sources. It should be noted that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had 2 telephone conversations with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the minister met yesterday […]
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Death toll rises in Philippines landslide

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The death toll in the landslide at a waste management and sorting facility in Cebu City, Philippines, has risen to 13. Elchi.az reports, citing the Philippine News Agency (PNA), that officials have released a statement regarding the landslide that occurred on January 8 at a waste storage facility in the Binaliw area of Cebu City. […]
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission canceled

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The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, considered the pinnacle of Mars exploration and expected to definitively prove whether there are traces of ancient life on the planet, has been canceled due to bureaucratic obstacles. Budget cuts by the US Congress have put an end to one of NASA’s most ambitious projects. Elchi.az reports that the […]
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Mount Marapi erupts, spewing ash to a height of 4.5 km

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The eruption of Mount Marapi occurred on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia (West Sumatra province). Elchi.az reports that the Antara news agency reported this with reference to the observation post. According to volcano workers, the ash rose 1,600 meters from the volcano’s crater, or 4,491 meters above sea level. It is reported that the ash […]
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Crane accident in Thailand: 22 dead, at least 30 injured

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A construction crane in Thailand fell on a train, causing it to derail, killing 22 people and injuring more than 30. Elchi.az reports, citing Thai media, that a train traveling from the capital Bangkok to the northeast of the country derailed and overturned early in the morning after a construction crane fell on it. Thai […]