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Consolidated Ruin
Clellan Coe
The Hospital Mater Dei of Tordesillas was founded in 1467 to care for the sick and the poor. It stands on a narrow street, its outer wall a patchwork of old stone, brick, and crumbling plaster. A rus ...[Continue Reading]
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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
AP
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.The agency quoted Irani ...[Continue Reading]
The Times of India
1 day ago
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Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
CHAN HO-HIM Associated Press, HUIZHONG WU Associated Press
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has raised questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died. An intense fire br ...[Continue Reading]
ABC News
1 day ago
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Malaysia claims 13th overall title, reaffirms dominance of World Robot Olympiad
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reaffirmed its dominance of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), winning its 13th overall champion title at the 22nd International Final in Singapore, held from Nov 26 to 28. Compe ...[Continue Reading]
The Star Online
1 day ago
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Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: official
AFP
Sri Lanka is in its northeast monsoon season, but rainfall has intensified because of Cyclone Ditwah - Copyright AFP Ishara S. KODIKARA Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have k ...[Continue Reading]
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CBIC Appoints IRS Vivek Chaturvedi As NewChairman
NDTV Profit Desk
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Vivek Chaturvedi as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Chaturvedi is a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Serv ...[Continue Reading]
Ndtvprofit.com
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