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Over 5,300 people lost their lives and⁤ many more are still missing following devastating floods caused by the bursting of ⁣two dams ⁤in the Libyan port city of Derna.⁣ The floods resulted in the complete destruction of entire neighborhoods. ⁢In another⁢ tragic event, Morocco experienced its most severe ​earthquake in ⁣over a century near the city of Marrakesh, claiming the lives⁢ of at least 2,900 people. Despite international offers of ⁢aid, the government has​ either rejected or ignored them.

In a historic moment, all 15 Supreme Court justices ​of Israel convened for a case. ⁣They ⁤have started hearing⁤ petitions ⁢against⁤ a ⁤law‍ passed in July ‍that ⁣significantly restricts the powers of the judiciary.

To facilitate a prisoner-exchange deal,⁢ the United States waived‍ sanctions‍ on certain banks, allowing the transfer of $6 billion in frozen funds ⁣from South Korea​ to Iran. Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State,⁤ announced that Iran would​ release ‌five Americans held ‌captive. The funds can only‍ be used by Iran‍ for‌ humanitarian purposes.

2023-09-14 06:55:18
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