Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, killing at least 28 people
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an official said Wednesday.
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Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq
Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.
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On Anniversary of Taliban Takeover, Glee, Mourning and an Embrace of Jihad
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Chipotle stock falls as CEO Brian Niccol leaves for Starbucks
Chipotle stock fell as much as 10% on Tuesday as the company announced CEO Brian Niccol would be leaving his role on Aug. 31 to become CEO of Starbucks. The stock closed down 7% for the day.
Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters
TOKYO (AP) — A slow-moving storm has been dumping intense rains on northern Japan, swelling rivers, sending residents to shelters and disrupting traffic during a Japanese Buddhist holiday week.
Meet America’s newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s governor flew in for the young bears’ debut. Throngs of media gathered inside the zoo, while the city of San Diego warned of traffic jams ahead of the much-anticipated event Thursday.