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Blast that hurt former Maldives president ‘act of terrorism’
May 7, 2021 By Faith Matters

Blast that hurt former Maldives president ‘act of terrorism’

Police in the Maldives said an explosion that injured former president Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism. Mr Nasheed, 53, was wounded in the blast Thursday night outside his home and was being treated in a hospital in the capital, Male. Home minister Imran Abdulla told a local television that the former leader’s injuries […]

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Charity reports streets wiped out by Beirut explosion
August 5, 2020 By Faith Matters

Charity reports streets wiped out by Beirut explosion

A charity has reported entire streets wiped out following a large explosion in Lebanon. At least 50 people have been killed and 2,700 injured by the blast near Beirut’s harbour on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Lebanon are yet to announce the cause of the explosion. Save the Children said in a statement that members of […]

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