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Iran warns of 'stronger response' if Israel retaliates to attack

Iran warns of 'stronger response' if Israel retaliates to attack

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday against any "reckless" Israeli retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.

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Vigil held for victims of Sydney mall attack

Vigil held for victims of Sydney mall attack

A small evening vigil was held Sunday for the six people killed in a knife attack at a busy Sydney shopping centre, which police said was carried out by a local man with a history of mental illness.

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Modi's BJP promises common civil code ahead of India polls

Modi's BJP promises common civil code ahead of India polls

India's ruling party on Sunday pledged to introduce a new common civil code for the country, calling it a crucial step for gender equality, a week before a general election in the world's most populous nation.

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French-Canadian gets 'Oscars of Science' prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian gets 'Oscars of Science' prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an "Oscars of Science" prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer.

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Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz

Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz

Coachella day two was heavy on alt-rock throwbacks including a highly anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz Saturday.

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Iran says retaliation 'concluded,' warns Israel not to respond

Iran says retaliation 'concluded,' warns Israel not to respond

Iran on Sunday urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a strike that destroyed its consulate building in Damascus earlier this month.

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Israel says Iran attack 'foiled' amid fears of wider conflict

Israel says Iran attack 'foiled' amid fears of wider conflict

Iran's unprecedented overnight attack on Israel has been "foiled", the Israeli military said Sunday, with hundreds of missiles and drones intercepted with the help of the United States and allies.

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Decorated 'Hero of Ukraine' learns to live with bionic arms

Decorated 'Hero of Ukraine' learns to live with bionic arms

Valeriy Kucherenko is a decorated "Hero of Ukraine" but the battle he is currently fighting is learning how to eat and use the toilet alone.

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Biden says US helped Israel down nearly all Iran attacks

Biden says US helped Israel down nearly all Iran attacks

President Joe Biden said US forces helped Israel shoot down nearly all the drones and missiles fired by Iran Saturday, but appeared to guide the key US ally away from retaliating against Tehran by saying Israel had now shown its strength.

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Taylor spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia

Taylor spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia

Coachella day two was heavy on alt rock throwbacks including a much-anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz.

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