This week, Kurds in Iraq and Syria celebrated the Newroz festival, symbolizing hope for political change amidst ongoing transformations in the region, including peace talks and ceasefire agreements. In Akre, northern Iraq, over 1,500 volunteers carried torches up the mountains, dancing in traditional outfits to the sound of drums and flutes. In Syria, Kurds marked Newroz openly for the first time in years, waving Kurdish flags alongside the new Syrian flag, as they await recognition of their rights under the new rulers in Damascus.
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Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls
A man named Travis Decker, 32, is wanted for the murder of his three young daughters in central Washington after they were reported missing and later found dead. Following a visitation with their father, the girls, ages 9, 8, and 5, were not returned as scheduled, prompting police to search for Decker, whose truck was discovered near a campground, leading to the tragic discovery of the children's bodies. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating...
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