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Apr 19, 2026
Mexico City [Mexico], April 19: Security forces in the Mexican resort city of Cancun have arrested one of Europe's most wanted criminals, the Mexican security ministry announced on Saturday. The 48-year-old Hungarian was sentenced in his home country to six years in prison for drug trafficking. His extradition is now being prepared, the ministry said.
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Tehran [Iran], April 17: Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in critical condition following a heart attack, her brother said on...
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Washington DC [US], April 17: The Lebanese army on Thursday urged residents to wait until a ceasefire agreed between the governments of Israel and Lebanon...
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