11 killed, 486 injured during Fire Festival celebrations in Iran - China.org.cn

At least 11 people have been killed and 486 others injured in Iran during the celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri, or Fire Festival, the Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday.

Irán cambia de siglo con festividades deslucidas por la pandemia y la crisis

 

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UN Chief Says 10 Member States Lost Right To Vote In General Assembly Over Arrears - UrduPoint

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