Netanyahu takes son Yair on Parliament workday tour
Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu escorted his five year old son Yair and 15 classmates through the Parliament plenum hall as he prepares to address the nation. The children waved and shouted Bibi don’t go as he left, while Speaker Dan Tichon greeted them and their mother Sarah remained with the group.
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Strong Afghan quake during prayers rocks Kabul
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and nearby areas on Tuesday, centered in the Hindu Kush about 90 miles north of Kabul. The quake was felt strongly in Kabul during evening prayers with no immediate reports of damage or casualties, but information from remote regions was slow to come.
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Iran quake search continues amid mass burial in Ardakul
Soldiers dig through brick and mud for victims after a 7.1 quake near the Afghan border. Relief officials revise death toll to 1,560 with 4,460 injured and 60,000 homeless as families mourn a 12 year old girl and her 8 year old brother.
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World Health Assembly backs ethics ban on human cloning
A 191 nation WHO assembly committee declared human cloning ethically unacceptable while noting potential benefits in cloning animals. The resolution urges WHO to consult with international bodies to study ethical scientific and social effects on health. Dolly the sheep sparked debate as the Scottish institute’s milestone influenced urgency.
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Budapest Dining Bill Shocks Foreign Tourists
A Danish traveler in downtown Budapest faced a bill over $6,000 for four diners, with four Remy Martin shots at $330 and four steaks at $920. Hungarian menus differ by language, leaving English prices unclear. Officials note no price controls or license cancellations exist, while embassies warn visitors and flag eateries for unethical practices.
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