Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Iran's jailed women's rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran's theocratic leaders and a boost for anti-government protesters.
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Second batch of uranium reaches Rooppur plant
A day after the official handing over of the first batch of uranium for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Pabna, the second batch of the nuclear fuel reached Rooppur on Friday.
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PM Hasina terms Bangladesh’s participation in 78th UNGA as successful
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday termed Bangladesh's participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as “successful”.
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Death toll rises to 40 after glacial lake flooding in Indian Himalayas
At least 40 people were killed after a glacial lake burst its banks and triggered flash floods this week in the Indian Himalayas, government officials told Reuters on Friday as rescuers searched for dozens missing for a second day.
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People suffer as heavy rain causes waterlogging in Savar, Ashulia
Torrential rains have led to waterlogging in various parts of Savar and Ashuli, causing immense public suffering.
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Dengue will take off in southern Europe, US, Africa this decade, WHO scientist says
Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist has said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spread.
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