Kurds in Iraq, Syria celebrate Newroz festival of spring
Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizon
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Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
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Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Pentagon says
On his Truth Social platform Friday night, President Trump wrote that "the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed."CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos
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Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more
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Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria
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Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow
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