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Funerals Honor 160 Schoolgirls Killed in Minab School Strike
Thousands gathered in Minab, southern Iran, on Tuesday for funerals after a strike on February 28 destroyed Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school, killing 153 to 168 people—mostly young students, plus teachers and parents. Iran calls it a deliberate US-Israeli airstrike in the early days of Operation Roaring Lion; the US denies targeting civilians, Israel points to possible IRGC involvement, and the UN urges an investigation into potential war crimes. The tragedy, near a Revolutionary Guard base, highlights the conflict's human toll as casualties surpass 700.
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Drones Hit U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Amid U.S.-Iran Escalation
Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry reported the strike came hours after U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury targeted Iran's missiles, Guard centers, and 11 naval vessels in the Gulf of Oman. Saudi forces downed eight more drones nearby, while Iran claimed hits on a U.S. base in Bahrain and caused minor damage at Dubai airport. The U.S. updated its death toll to six service members, with friendly fire downing three F-15s over Kuwait; Gulf states condemned the attacks as Riyadh weighs its response.
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169 Killed in South Sudan Village Raid
South Sudanese insurgents raided Abiemnom village in Ruweng Administrative Area on Sunday, killing at least 169 people including 90 civilians, women and children, plus dozens of combatants, local official reported Monday. The assault by White Army militia and SPLM-IO forces linked to Riek Machar displaced 1,000 to UNMISS base amid escalating violence threatening civil war, with UNMISS urging immediate dialogue. Machar's group denied involvement while under house arrest in Juba after removal as vice president.
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Shooting Outside Austin Bar Kills 3, Injures 14; FBI Probes Terrorism Link
Just before 2 a.m. Sunday, a suspect drove an SUV around the block, then fired a pistol and rifle at people outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden, killing three—including himself after police shot him—and injuring 14 others, including UT students. Officers responded in 57 seconds to end the attack. The FBI found indicators of a potential terrorism connection in his vehicle, with the Joint Terrorism Task Force now assisting the investigation.
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21 Civilians, Priest Killed in Ethiopia Church Attack
Armed assailants attacked Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church believers in Sherka Woreda, East Arsi Zone, Oromia Region on Feb 26 at 4pm, killing 21 civilians including a priest during a gathering. Two were abducted, eight remain missing, homes looted, and movement restricted, delaying rescue efforts. Archbishop Abune Elisaa condemned the violence, offered condolences, and urged government intervention amid rising resident fears.
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U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Kill Khamenei in Operation Epic Fury
The United States and Israel launched massive airstrikes under Operation Epic Fury, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hitting nuclear sites, IRGC centers, and leadership compounds in Tehran, Isfahan, and Parchin. President Trump described the action as vital to halt Iran's nuclear push and missile threats after failed diplomacy, with U.S. forces firing Tomahawks and HIMARS while Israel sent 200 jets with 1,200 bombs. Iran confirmed Khamenei's death, formed an interim council, retaliated with missiles killing civilians in Israel and striking U.S. bases and Gulf sites, and closed the Strait of Hormuz amid over 200 reported deaths including civilians.