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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to inaugurate Sri Lankan hydropower and irrigation project
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a hydropower and irrigation project that was long delayed due to international sanctions on his government and other issues. Raisi is the first Iranian leader to visit Sri Lanka since former President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad visited the country in 2008. The project, valued at $514 million, was started in 2010 by Iran's FARAB engineering group and Iran initially provided $50 million. But in 2013,
1 min read - CelebrityBBC
David Harewood says blackface is 'grotesque distortion of race'
The star puts out a statement after saying actors "should be able to do anything" including blackface.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'There's a cruelty about it' - Hinphey on son's illness
Former Derry dual player Liam Hinphey had his life turned upside down when his baby son began suffering seizures. It was the start of a difficult journey for his young family with the five-month-old boy, also called Liam, who was later diagnosed with the life-limiting Dravet Syndrome. The rare genetic condition is a severe form of epilepsy and includes mobility issues and learning disabilities.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Pensioners' fears over paying income tax
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.
5 min read - SportsBBC
'Amad deserved more game time' - Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says Amad Diallo deserves to play more often. The Ivory Coast international has made six appearances this season, all as a substitute. Given the injuries affecting Ten Hag's Manchester United squad, Amad is likely to get more chances, although it is debatable whether he has a long term future at Manchester United.
1 min read - ScienceThe Canadian Press
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China's space agency is making final preparations to send the Shenzhou-18 crew into low-Earth orbit on Thursday as part of its ambitious space program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030. In a press conference on Wednesday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) introduced the three astronauts; Commander Ye Guangfu, 43, a veteran astronaut who was part of the Shenzhou-13 mission in 2021; and astronauts Li Cong, 34, and Li Guangsu, 36, who will
2 min read - SportsBBC
Winning FA Cup an 'over-achievement' - Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says winning the FA Cup would be an over-achievement for Manchester United this season given the number of injuries they have sustained. Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford are both doubts for United's game against Sheffield United, injuries that arrive in a season where the squad has faced a glut of fitness issues. United face Manchester City at Wembley on 25 May, with Ten Hag looking to mark his second season as manager with a trophy.
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