UN votes to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park
The days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school.
This year, however, Iranians are trying to maintain a semblance of ordinary life against the constant backdrop of explosions, airstrikes – and a conflict many fear may drag on for weeks or months.
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