The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declares a three-day mourning period on the occasion of Pope Francis death

21
Apr.
2025

The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declares a three-day mourning period on the occasion of Pope Francis death

The mourning period will begin today and end on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Flags on public buildings and institutions will be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning, and the usual programming of radio and television stations will be modified to take account of this momentous event.

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White House denies it is considering using nuclear weapons in Iran

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Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran

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15:11

Israel says 'terror will not deter us' after shootout outside Istanbul consulate

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14:49

Iran's Mehr news agency reports strikes on Kharg island

14:36

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14:12

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10:50

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10:30

Series of explosions heard in Iranian capital: local media

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09:39

Russian drone kills 3, wounds 12 on bus in Ukraine: Ukrainian official

09:09

Iran ambassador to Pakistan says efforts to end war at 'critical, sensitive stage'

08:43

Israeli army tells Iranians not to take trains until Tuesday evening for 'safety'

08:34

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08:34

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Israel military says air defences responding to Iranian missiles

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Japanese national held in Iran freed: report

03:26

Israeli military announces 'wave' of air strikes on Iran

03:01

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02:45

Saudi Arabia says downed 7 missiles, debris fell near power facilities

02:29

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06/04 21:34

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06/04 21:25

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Trump says Iranians 'willing to suffer' for freedom

06/04 20:58

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06/04 20:32

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06/04 20:19

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06/04 20:13

Trump says 'entire' Iran could be 'taken out' Tuesday

06/04 20:04

Blasts heard near Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan: AFP journalist

06/04 19:18

Trump 'not worried' that bombing Iran power plants could be war crime

06/04 19:09

Turkey's Erdogan accuses Israel of undermining peace initiatives

06/04 19:01

Iran Guards vow to avenge slain intel chief

06/04 18:20

Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'very significant step'

06/04 17:57

Iran state media reports Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal

06/04 17:00

Iran to pursue war while 'political leaders deem it appropriate': army

06/04 16:21

Trump yet to sign off on Iran ceasefire deal: White House

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