Iranian Ayatollahs are senior Shiite clerics, with “Ayatollah” (Sign of God) being a high-ranking religious title rather than a name, often denoting experts in Islamic law.
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Human rights groups have condemned a record number of state sanctioned executions in 2025.
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Ever since the birth of air travel, airports in Europe and the United States have prided themselves on being the biggest and busiest in the world
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Roma (Gypsies) originated in the Punjab region of northern India as a nomadic people and entered Europe between the eighth and tenth centuries C.E.
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The Venetian Empire was a powerful maritime state that existed from the 7th century until the 18th century, centered around the city of Venice in northeastern Italy. It became a significant player in trade and commerce, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea.
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