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New Report: Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah Plotted for Years to Destroy Israel on October 7

The American Spectator 22 Mar 2025
A letter dated June 2021 was sent to Iran’s Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani from al-Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and his deputy Marwan Issa arguing that their mission was to achieve “the great victory and ...
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4 steps for making a local pilgrimage during the Jubilee Year

Catholic Standard 21 Mar 2025
While none outside of Rome have designated Holy Doors – as cathedrals did for the 2015 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy – these sites are still special places for prayer and a place where pilgrims may ...
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The power of agreement

Thomasville Times-Enterprise 21 Mar 2025
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” The message of Jesus ...
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NRI shot during chain snatching dies

The Times of India 21 Mar 2025
Patna. A non-resident Indian (NRI) from the United States was fatally shot during a chain-snatching incident in Vaishali district on Friday ... He had recently returned to his native place to celebrate Holi with his family.
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Saudi Arabia: Number of Mecca mosques raised to 849 amid worshipper influx

Gulf News 21 Mar 2025
... perform the Friday congregation and Eid prayers across the Saudi holy city of Mecca, bringing to 849 the total of such places of worship to cope with an influx of worshippers and ensure their comfort.
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Back-to-back student fests spell chaos at Panjab University

Hindustan Times 21 Mar 2025
With images of students’ rowdy behaviour during Holi celebrations at Panjab University (PU) still fresh in the memory, subsequent week also remains jam-packed with two back-to-back fests.
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SSP Operations chairs meeting on law and order

Urdu Point 21 Mar 2025
... SDPOs, and SHOs of the zone.</p><p>Under the special direction of SSP Shoaib, security measures across the federal capital will be further strengthened during the holy month of Ramadan.
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SSP Operations orders intensified patrolling, crackdown on criminals

Urdu Point 21 Mar 2025
... Shoaib said security should be further strengthened during the holy month of Ramadan, with special focus on places of worship, commercial centers, and other sensitive locations.
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People take part in Panchu Dola festival in Odisha's Banapur

Beijing News 21 Mar 2025
Banapur (Odisha) [India], March 21 (ANI) ... Panchu Dola is known for its processions of deities from five major Shiva temples, which take place five to ten days after the main Holi festival ... 'In Odia food culture, there is no substitute for pakhala ... .
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A 72-hour stopover in Ethiopia offers travelers ancient wonders and city adventures

Press & Guide 21 Mar 2025
In this photo provided by Nicole Evatt, eleven rock-hewn churches form the Orthodox Christian holy ... Many had traveled on foot for weeks to reach this holy place and mark the end of their 43-day fast.
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With Spring In Our Step, Let's Celebrate Naw-Ruz

The Times of India 21 Mar 2025
It is springtime, a season of rejuvenation in many countries that have severe winter days ... As per the Iranian tradition, a week or so before the holy day, lentils are placed in a dish to sprout in a mass of green blades.
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Pitkin County sees first wolf depredation since reintroduction

Aspen Times 21 Mar 2025
Another yearling is missing from the ranch, but the reason is unconfirmed. The depredation is suspected to have taken place between March 13-14, said Ginny Harrington, Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association membership chair ... 19, 2021 and Dec.
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72 hours in Ethiopia: A whirlwind tour of Addis Ababa and Lalibela’s cultural wonders and ...

Hindustan Times 21 Mar 2025
As we darted through Addis Ababa’s morning rush hour, my jet lag couldn’t dull the energy of Ethiopia’s capital. Also Read ... (AP) ... Evolving Addis ... (AP) ... Many had traveled on foot for weeks to reach this holy place and mark the end of their 43-day fast.
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The Iran files: Proof of Iran's direct role in planning Oct. 7

Israel Hayom 21 Mar 2025
... writing to Quds Force Commander Ismail Qaani that the goal is "the great victory and the removal of the cancer" and "the elimination of the entity and its removal from our land and our holy places."
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‘Mangalraj, no one is safe’: Rabri Devi slams Nitish Kumar over law and order in Bihar

Hindustan Times 20 Mar 2025
22 murders took place in 2 days during Holi ... She earlier launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar government, alleging that 22 murders took place during Holi celebrations, including the killing of senior government officials and police officers.
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