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Hours after Congress released Leon Black’s note in Epstein ‘birthday book,’ MoMA welcomed him to swank bash

Just hours after Congress released Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called “birthday book,” which included a note from Leon Black, MoMA welcomed the financier and art collector — along with another Epstein associate — to a swank bash. On Monday Congress released the book, which most famously includes a drawing that appears to have been signed by Donald Trump, showing…
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Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Palestinian state’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking during a signing ceremony for a controversial settlement that would effectively cut the occupied West Bank off from East Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that “there will be no Palestinian state.” Netanyahu made the remarks during a visit to the Maale Adumim settlement in the occupied West…
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Trump urges peaceful response to Charlie Kirk killing

“Multiple leads are currently being investigated, but no suspect is in custody,” say Utah law enforcement officials. US President Donald Trump urged supporters on Thursday (Sep 11) to respond peacefully to the killing of right-wing campaigner Charlie Kirk, as the murderer continued to evade a manhunt more than 24 hours after the shooting put an already divided…
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‘Block Everything’ protests sweep across France, scores arrested

Protesters across France obstructed highways, burned barricades and clashed sporadically with police on Wednesday in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron, the political elite and planned spending cuts. Authorities deployed more than 80,000 security personnel across the country, removing barriers and spraying water hoses at demonstrators as tensions flared in several places. In Paris, riot…
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Former FBI leaders sue Trump administration over firings

Three former senior officials have said they were fired without cause as part of a “campaign of retribution” against those who had worked on previous criminal investigations against Donald Trump. Brian Driscoll, the former acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with two other former senior FBI officials, sued the Trump administration and FBI…
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‘HERE WE GO!’ Trump breaks silence over Russia’s drone invasion of Poland and UK could deploy more forces as Putin brings WW3 to brink

DONALD Trump has broken his silence after Russia’s “deliberate” drone incursion brought Europe to the brink of war. In an ominous post on Truth Social, the US president said: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones. Here we go!” It comes as the government said more Brit troops could be deployed to Poland to bolster Nato’s…
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POLITICAL ATTACK Charlie Kirk, 31, assassinated on college campus as ‘suspect’ is released from custody after ‘figure seen on roof’

CONSERVATIVE activist and Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died at 31 after he was shot during an event in Utah. Graphic video showed a single bullet striking Kirk in the neck, causing him to collapse while hosting an outdoor student debate event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday afternoon. A person of interest…
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LAST MOMENTS Trump ally Charlie Kirk’s final words before assassination as activist, 31, fatally shot in neck on college campus

POLITICAL activist Charlie Kirk’s last words before being fatally shot during a debate event in Utah have emerged. The Conservative activist, 31, was doing a Q&A at Utah Valley University in Orem when a single shot was fired at him on Wednesday afternoon. Kirk, a father of two, was hosting an event for Turning Point USA, a…
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INVINCIBLE ALIENS ‘Best UFO vid ever’ of missile bouncing off orb ‘shows weapons are USELESS against mystery tech’, warns Pentagon insider

FOOTAGE of an American missile bouncing off a mystery orb shows weapons are useless against UFOs, a Pentagon insider said. The video, released in Congress on Tuesday, shows a U.S. Reaper drone launching a precision Hellfire strike at a mysterious glowing orb off the coast of Yemen – only for the weapon to appear to rebound and…
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Nepal Gen-Zs No Saint Either, They Too Crossed Red Lines

Recent protests in Nepal, driven by Gen-Z, erupted in response to the government’s ban on 26 social media apps and widespread corruption. Initially peaceful, the movement escalated into violence, resulting in tragic deaths and destruction of public property, including government buildings. Nepal in the past few days witnessed events unfolding at turbulent speeds that have shocked the…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have low-key date night at soft opening of his new steakhouse

Taylor Swift was reportedly a supportive bride-to-be at a soft launch event for fiancé Travis Kelce’s 1587 Prime Steakhouse. The “Blank Space” singer celebrated the upscale eatery alongside the NFL star — who co-owns the Kansas City restaurant with Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes — Monday evening, according to a new report from TMZ. Sources told the outlet…
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Workers say Korea Inc was warned about questionable US visas before Hyundai raid

Many South Korean workers were sent to the U.S. on questionable documents despite their misgivings and warnings about stricter U.S. immigration enforcement before last week’s raid on a Hyundai site, according to workers, officials and lawyers. For years, South Korean companies have said they struggle to obtain short-term work visas for specialists needed in their high-tech plants…
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BIRTHDAY BEAST Creepy drawings, topless Ghislaine, ‘murder’ plot & rutting animals… biggest shocks in Epstein ‘birthday book’

JEFFREY Epstein’s so-called “birthday book” has finally been released – and the contents are as twisted as the late paedo financier’s life. The 238-page scrapbook, handed to Epstein in 2003 for his 50th, has been published by a US congressional panel alongside his will and infamous address book. It is a grotesque mash-up of alleged tributes, bizarre…
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90% of Jetstar Asia pilots and cabin crew secure jobs or interviews after airline’s July closure: NTUC

More than 500 employees in Singapore were laid off as a result of Jetstar Asia’s closure. Most pilots and cabin crew who lost their jobs after Singapore-based Jetstar Asia ceased operations about six weeks ago have secured jobs or interviews, labour chief Ng Chee Meng said. The airline’s closure, which was announced in June, resulted in more…
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Ex-royal butler lifts lid on family rifts, ‘Disney princess’ Meghan Markle and how there’s no coming back for Prince Harry

He polished silver for kings, poured tea for queens, and stood quietly in the shadows as royal dramas played out — but now, one witness to the Windsors’ most private moments is pulling back the curtain. Former Buckingham Palace butler Grant Harrold reveals Prince Philip’s searing four-word verdict on Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle, why King…
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Charlotte train slaughter suspect should never have been free to kill Ukrainian refugee, his brother says: ‘They could have prevented it’

The brother of accused Charlotte light rail butcher Decarlos Brown Jr. blamed the system that allowed the mentally ill ex-con to go free on cashless bail for the horrific murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska — and said his kin should suffer the consequences. “I think they could have pretty much prevented it then,” Jeremiah, who shares…
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Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, putting a policy at the center of his economic agenda squarely before the nation’s highest court. The justices will hear the case in November, a lightning-fast timetable by the Supreme Court’s typical standards, and rule at some point after that. The…
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“Pleased To Announce That India, US Are…”: Trump On ‘Trade Barriers’

“I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the US and India will resume negotiations to address “trade barriers” between the two countries. In…
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Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM

President Emmanuel Macron has named close ally Sébastien Lecornu as the new French prime minister, 24 hours after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou as head of government. Lecornu, 39, was among the favourites to take over, and he has spent the past three years as armed forces minister focusing on France’s response to Russia’s war…
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Madman charged with killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was free on cashless bail — despite years of violence, mental illness

The deranged homeless man charged with butchering a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train was free on cashless bail after a magistrate released him with just a “written promise” to show up for court — despite a nearly two-decade history of violence and mental illness. Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, was arrested at least 14 times in…
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Nepal PM Oli quits as anti-corruption protests spiral

Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday as anti-corruption demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a social media ban. Oli’s government lifted the ban after protests intensified on Monday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to…
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Israel bombs another Gaza City high-rise as US advances a new ceasefire proposal

Israel struck and destroyed another high-rise building in Gaza City on Monday after warning residents to evacuate, part of an offensive aimed at taking over the largest Palestinian city. The military said it was targeting Hamas observation posts and bombs placed around the 12-story office building. Over several days, Israel has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza…
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Is Trump’s Signature On Epstein Birthday Letter Real? Viral Card Sparks Questions Over Authenticity

A resurfaced 2003 birthday letter allegedly signed by President Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein has sparked controversy. The provocative note, released by the House Oversight Committee, includes Trump’s signature, which critics claim matches verified samples. Trump denies authenticity, calling it fake, while the Wall Street Journal stands by its reporting. A resurfaced birthday letter allegedly signed by…
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SO SHOCKING Catherine Zeta-Jones criticized for ‘really inappropriate’ and ‘wild’ comment about meeting underage fan

CATHERINE Zeta-Jones has come under fire after making a ‘really inappropriate’ and ‘wild’ comment about meeting an underage fan. The Oscar-winning actress, 55, shocked fans during a confession on Late Night with Seth Meyers when she recalled a fan encounter and made a remark many branded unacceptable. Clips of the moment quickly spread online, with critics slamming…
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Norway ruling Labour Party wins reelection while populists score gains

Norway’s Minority Labour Party government won a second term in power on Monday while the populist right achieved its best-ever election result, official results showed, in a ballot dominated by concerns over rising living costs and wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Incumbent Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere’s Labour and four smaller, left-leaning parties won 87 seats, above…
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Olivia Jade Giannulli reunites with Jacob Elordi in Toronto — days after ‘date night’ with Glen Powell

Olivia Jade Giannulli reunited with her on-again, off-again beau Jacob Elordi on Monday — just days after she was spotted dining with Glen Powell. The social media influencer supported Elordi at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of the actor’s new horror film, “Frankenstein,” where she attempted to go incognito, per a video captured by People. Elordi,…
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US Supreme Court backs Trump on aggressive immigration raids

The U.S. Supreme Court again backed President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration approach on Monday, letting agents proceed with Southern California raids targeting people for deportation based on their race or language in a ruling its liberal justices said makes Latinos “fair game to be seized at any time.” The court granted a Justice Department request to put…
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In pictures: Blood Moon rises around the world

The Blood Moon was visible in Asia, the eastern edge of Africa and western Australia. Skywatchers enjoyed a crimson Blood Moon from Sunday (Sep 7) during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. People in Asia, including India and China, were best placed to see the total eclipse, which was also…
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Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil

Ruling party lawmakers in Japan prepared their bids to replace outgoing premier Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, as financial markets recoiled on the political uncertainty and the possibility of his successors ramping up government spending. Ishiba called time on his brief tenure on Sunday, saying he was taking responsibility for bruising elections that saw his ruling coalition lose…
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Trump’s US Open visit creates chaos for celebrities, VIPs at Flushing Meadows: ‘Absolute s–tshow’

Tennis tumult! President Trump’s appearance at the Men’s Singles final of the US Open on Sunday afternoon caused havoc for tennis fans, including a slew of celeb attendees. “It is an absolute s–t show,” one source told Page Six exclusively. “Cars can’t get into parking lots and people are walking miles. Even celebs are having to wait…
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Thailand’s new prime minister takes office

Anutin Charnvirakul officially took office as Thailand’s prime minister after King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed his appointment on Sunday. The conservative politician ousted the nation’s dominant political dynasty, paving the way for elections early next year. Following the sacking of former Prime Minister Paetongtam Shinawatra, Anutin was able to win the prime minister vote with the backing of…
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Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine rule won’t start for 90 days, won’t cover all diseases

Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine mandates likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox and a few other illnesses unless lawmakers decide to extend it to other diseases, like polio and measles, the health department said Sunday. The department responded to a request for details, four days after Florida’s surgeon general, Dr.…
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805 Drones, 13 Missiles: Russia’s Record Assault On Ukraine Wrecks Any Hope Of Ceasefire; Trump Mulls Sanctions

Russia unleashed its biggest air strike of the war on Ukraine, killing four including an infant and setting Kyiv’s main government building ablaze in a deadly blow. Russia unleashed its largest air strike of the war on Ukraine overnight, firing 805 drones and 13 missiles in a massive assault that killed at least four people, including an…
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RAGING INFERNO Firefighters battle huge blaze causing several buildings to collapse in Minneapolis

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a raging fire in Minneapolis that has already caused several buildings to partially collapse. In the early hours of Sunday morning, crews from Minneapolis Fire Department were called to Central Ave for a “heavy fire” at a commercial building. The fire department first reported the blaze around 4:30 am local time and have since…
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RED HOT MTV VMAs red carpet sees Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and more wow fans with glamorous looks at star-studded bash

THE biggest music stars in the industry walked the red carpet at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. The A-lister event was hosted at New York’s UBS Arena, featuring a host of legendary names and breakout acts in attendance. Ariana Grande made her long-awaited entrance on the red carpet after rumors circulated that she’d make an appearance.…
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You hear all sides: Elon Musk after X fact-checks Trump aide’s anti-India rant

Without naming Peter Navarro, Elon Musk underscored that Community Notes “corrects everyone without exception” and ensures that “people decide the narrative”. Elon Musk on Sunday defended his platform’s fact-checking system after a fresh outburst from Donald Trump’s aide Peter Navarro, who had railed against X for flagging his anti-India post on Russian oil. Without naming Navarro, Musk…
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Washington, DC, residents protest against Trump’s troop deployment to the city

Several thousand protesters marched in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to demand that U.S. President Donald Trump end the deployment of National Guard troops patrolling the capital city’s streets. With Trump vowing crackdowns in other Democratic-led cities as well, he appeared to threaten Chicago with migrant deportations in a social media post with an image that parodied the…
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WILDE NIGHT OUT Olivia Wilde spotted kissing Ellie Goulding’s ex husband outside restaurant before pair seen leaving together in taxi

The 41-year-old American was spotted getting close to art dealer Caspar, 33, during a three-hour date at a restaurant. An onlooker said: “Caspar and Olivia seemed incredibly loved up and couldn’t keep their hands off each other. “At dinner they were laughing and joking and seemed very comfortable and relaxed in each other’s company. “Outside the restaurant…
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Cheerleader Laken Snelling’s ex-boyfriend provides DNA sample to cops after her newborn found dead in trash bag

An ex-boyfriend of University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling is testing his DNA to determine whether he is the father of the newborn found dead in her closet last month. Snelling’s former beau, 21-year-old Izaiah Hall, gave police a DNA sample to determine whether it matches the baby boy his ex-sweetheart is accused of wrapping in a…
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FIX YOU Coldplay kiss cam mistress Kristin Cabot files for divorce after being caught canoodling with boss Andy Byron

The ex-wife of Kristin’s partner was quick to issue a scathing review of their relationship THE woman at the heart of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal has officially filed for divorce from her husband. Ex-Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot was caught canoodling with then boss Andy Byron back in July which led the pair to both resign…
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TRAM TRAGEDY South Carolina college teacher and mom Heather Hall among 16 killed in Lisbon funicular disaster as tributes flood in

One cable reportedly snapped, causing the lower car to derail AN American MOM and college professor has been identified as one of the 16 people killed in a tram crash in Lisbon, Portugal, on Wednesday. A historic funicular tram derailed and crashed into a building during Lisbon’s evening rush hour killing 16 people and leaving dozens injured.…
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Blast during cricket match in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills one, injures several

At least one person was killed and several others injured in an explosion while a cricket match was being played in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, police said. The blast occurred at Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil of Bajaur district. Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed that the blast was carried out through…
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense back to the Department of WarCredit: AFP
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WORLD’S WARRIORS Donald Trump officially rebrands the Department of Defense with Pete Hegseth now named the Secretary of War

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has signed an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War. He and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the move in an effort to restore the “warrior ethos” in America. Speaking in the Oval Office on Friday, Hegseth noted that America has not won a…
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The Trump administration is weighing new restrictions on who can shop at wholesale clubs (stock)Credit: Getty
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RAMPING UP Costco and Sam’s Club ban faces certain shoppers unless they get permission from State Department under Trump ruling

SHOPPERS from certain countries could soon find themselves blocked from Costco and Sam’s Club unless they first get permission from the State Department. The proposal, detailed in an internal memo, would stop visitors from snapping up bulk bargains at the popular wholesale chains without prior approval. The unusual restriction is aimed at foreign delegations in New York…
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Joshua Michael Richardson, 38, has been accused of driving from his home in rural Alabama with a stash of weapons to a church in CaliforniaCredit: Instagram
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CHURCH THREAT ‘Angel of Death’ is arrested after driving 2,100 miles in car full of knives, stun gun, & a sword to ‘do Lord’s reaping’

Richardson left his home in rural Alabama and drove 2,100 miles to St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, to confront church staff, prosecutors said. The man appeared to have a fixation on churches named after St. Michael, as he believed he was the biblical angel of the same name, according to Orange County District Attorney Todd…
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Putin is pushing for a trilateral summit between Russia, China and IndiaImage: Alexander Shcherbak/TASS/dpa/picture alliance
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Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?

BRICS nations will meet virtually next week to coordinate trade retaliation against the US. Has Donald Trump’s tariff blitz on top emerging economies sparked a stronger alliance among his biggest rivals? Donald Trump has been accused of inadvertently drawing BRICS nations — a loose grouping of some of the world’s fastest-growing emerging economies — closer together by…
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Trump says his golf resort was the ideal choice because it is 'beautiful'Image: Alex Brandon/AP Photo/picture alliance
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Trump says US will host G20 summit in 2026

The United States hasn’t hosted a G20 summit in nearly two decades. This is not the first time President Donald Trump has proposed to hold the event at his golf course in Florida. US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the 2026 G20 summit will be held in his country, despite giving up on a similar…
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Rescue workers clear debris of a damaged house after a deadly magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan(REUTERS)
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‘No skin contact with males’: Afghan women left under earthquake rubble. Courtesy – Gender rules

Scores of women remain trapped and neglected after earthquake as male rescuers prioritise men and children owing to the “no skin-contact” rule in Afghanistan. Centuries-old customs that have long held women back in Afghanistan are now ensuring they are among the last to be rescued or not rescued at all after the deadly earthquake and massive aftershocks…
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