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Iraq health minister resigns over hospital fire

Iraq health minister resigns over hospital fire

  • Cabinet ordered dismissal of the director of Ibn Khatib hospital that had been converted to treat COVID-19 patients
  • The April 24 blaze highlighted the neglect of a healthcare system that was once one of the best in the Middle East
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Fire breaks out near Israel's main airport, nearby homes evacuated

Fire breaks out near Israel's main airport, nearby homes evacuated

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Fire in building with COVID-19 hospital in India kills 10

Fire in building with COVID-19 hospital in India kills 10

By AP ·
Special Massive fire guts Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Massive fire guts Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

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Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran

Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran

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Migrants demand international probe into deadly Yemen fire at Houthi-run detention center

Migrants demand international probe into deadly Yemen fire at Houthi-run detention center

By AP ·
At least 20 dead in Egypt clothing factory fire

At least 20 dead in Egypt clothing factory fire

By AP ·
US Capitol lockdown lifted, fire nearby contained

US Capitol lockdown lifted, fire nearby contained

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Saudi Civil Defense teams battle Jabal Ghulamah blaze video

Saudi Civil Defense teams battle Jabal Ghulamah blaze

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Fires brought under control in Syria, Lebanon

Fires brought under control in Syria, Lebanon

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Major fire breaks out at a factory near Iran’s capital — TV

Major fire breaks out at a factory near Iran’s capital — TV

By Reuters ·
Fire in Taif’s Amad Mountain ‘under control’ — Saudi civil defense photos

Fire in Taif’s Amad Mountain ‘under control’ — Saudi civil defense

By Arab News ·
Large fire in Italian city of Ancona

Large fire in Italian city of Ancona

By Reuters ·

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