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Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNRWA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says

By Eyad Kourdi, Kareem El Damanhoury and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — An Israeli attack has killed at least 16 Palestinians and injured 50 others at UNRWA’s Al-Jaouni school sheltering displaced people in al-Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Saturday. CNN cannot independently verify the ministry’s numbers. A displaced

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Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

CNN By Nadeen Ebrahim and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said Saturday, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically and internationally. Out of 30.5 million votes counted in Friday’s runoff, Pezeshkian won 53.6%, edging out ultraconservative

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Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

By Nadeen Ebrahim and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said Saturday, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically and internationally. Out of 30.5 million votes counted in Friday’s runoff, Pezeshkian won 53.6%, edging out ultraconservative Saeed

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More than 50 candidates and campaigners physically assaulted ahead of French elections

By Niamh Kennedy and Emma Leyo, CNN (CNN) — French authorities have recorded more than 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners on the campaign trail, the country’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Friday as concerns mount about political violence ahead of France’s high-stakes parliamentary elections. “This campaign is short, less than three weeks. However, we

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Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say

By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day. Although water was seen flowing around and over the top of the dam, video

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Liz Truss Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Liz Truss, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1975 Birth place: Oxford, England Birth name: Mary Elizabeth Truss Father: John Kenneth Truss, math professor Mother: Priscilla (Grasby) Truss, nurse and teacher Marriage: Hugh O’Leary (2000-present) Children: Frances,

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Asif Ali Zardari Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Asif Ali Zardari, president of Pakistan. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1956 Birth place: Karachi, Sindh province, Pakistan Father: Hakim Ali Zardari, politician and businessman Mother: Bilquis Zardari Marriage: Benazir Bhutto (December 18, 1987-December 27, 2007, her death) Children: Bilawal, Bakhtawar and Aseefa

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Enrique Peña Nieto Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Personal Birth date: July 20, 1966 Birth place: Atlacomulco, Mexico Birth name: Enrique Peña Nieto Father: Gilberto Enrique Peña del Mazo, an engineer Mother: Maria del Perpetuo Socorro Ofelia Nieto Sanchez, a teacher Marriages: Angélica Rivera, (2010-May

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Mick Jagger Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer, songwriter and Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1943 Birth place: Dartford, England Birth name: Michael Philip Jagger Father: Basil “Joe” Jagger, a teacher Mother: Eva (Scutts) Jagger Marriages: Jerry Hall (November 21, 1990-August 13, 1999, annulled);

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