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Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

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Tokyo Sees Rain for 33 Consecutive Days

Rain fell again in central Tokyo on September 28, extending the capital's unusually long wet spell to 33 consecutive days and matching the longest run on record, while persistent rainfall is beginning…

  • Tokyo recorded 33 consecutive days of rain starting September 28
  • Rainfall affects autumn tourism, foliage, and crop harvests
  • Wet weather may delay autumn foliage viewing into November

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