Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises
More than 800 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.
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Iran Reports Several Killed and Hundreds Injured in Huge Port Blast
A massive explosion on Saturday at the Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas killed several people and injured hundreds, according to state media. The exact cause of the blast was not immediately clear, although there was no suggestion of an at…
Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?
The Dominican nightclub where a roof loaded with equipment collapsed, killing 232 people, had repeatedly violated excessive noise rules. Now some wonder if sound vibrations played a role.
Senior Russian General Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The general’s death is the latest in a series of fatalities involving Ukraine’s opponents inside Russia. The authorities in Kyiv had no immediate comment.
Pope Francis Had Health Issues That Increase Stroke Risk
The declaration of death said the pope had Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, along with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition.
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.
Thailand Arrests Executive Linked to Bangkok Tower Felled by Earthquake
The collapse has brought scrutiny of the Chinese state-owned company that was putting up the doomed building.
South Korean Police Seek Arsonist After Deadly Seoul Fire
The fire in a 21-story building in southern Seoul killed one person and injured several others, two of them seriously.
South Korean Police Seek Arsonist After Deadly Seoul Fire
The fire in a 21-story building in southern Seoul killed one person and injured several others, two of them seriously.