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Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks

"Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman…

  • 9/11 attacks left lasting marks on the United States
  • Harry Handler jumped from 67th floor, helped asthmatic woman
  • Passengers on Flight 93 fought back, crashed in Pennsylvania field

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What Hurricane Marie Means for Labor Day Weekend Weather

Hurricane Marie may bring rain, rough surf, rip currents and coastal flooding to Southern California over Labor Day.

  • Hurricane Marie will affect Southern California during Labor Day weekend.
  • Tropical moisture from Marie brings rain, thunderstorms, and coastal flooding risk.
  • High Surf Advisories and dangerous rip currents expected along California coast.

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Two killed in car-lorry collision

  • Two young men killed in car-lorry collision in Malappuram, India.
  • Kottiri Haris, 30, and K.T. Jamsheer, 32, died at Kozhikode hospital.
  • Three survivors Musammil, Uwais, and Jabir hospitalized after collision.

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Lebanese Sunni MP Fouad Makhzoumi: Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords once Hezbollah is disarmed

“I don't see any reason why we cannot sign peace with Israel,” Makhzoumi said, adding that it was possible for Lebanon to “achieve” membership in the Abraham Accords.

  • Lebanese Sunni MP Fouad Makhzoumi says Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords after disarming Hezbollah
  • Disarming militias and ending Hezbollah's parallel state crucial for economic recovery
  • UAE delegation signs MOU to strengthen bilateral relations with Lebanon

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US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Kiyv after Putin talks

The two US offcials are meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with national security advisors the UK, France, and Germany reportedly also in Ukraine for talks.

  • U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Kyiv for peace talks
  • Putin mediated a three-day ceasefire for envoys' security
  • U.S. delegation joined by U.K., France, and Germany's security advisors

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South Africans are not lazy, they face a broken economic system

Claims that South Africans are too lazy to work ignore the enduring effects of apartheid spatial planning, unemployment, transport costs and labour exploitation. Princess Phumzile Buthelezi’s remarks risk reviving a damaging colonial stereotype that historically portrayed black South Africans as unwilling to work.

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Sisi follows up on efforts to revive Cairo’s Islamic and historical landmarks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged the relevant state agencies to continue their efforts to revitalize Cairo’s various historical and heritage landmarks and develop the surrounding areas to…

  • President Sisi urges agencies to revitalize Cairo's historic landmarks.
  • "Greening Cairo" initiative aims to convert vacant lands into green spaces.
  • Restoration of mosques and shrines creates tourist routes connecting sites.

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The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US?

The Falklands dispute: What’s it got to do with Israel and the US? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 15:00 Argentina claims sovereignty over the British territory - and the dispute is…

  • Argentina claims sovereignty over Falkland Islands, potentially leading to sanctions.
  • US President Donald Trump reviews stance on UK sovereignty in dispute.
  • Falkland Islands home to 3,600 British residents, site of 1982 Falklands War.

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Dangling airport display back on after extra cables added, motion disabled

A dangling digital art installation at Hong Kong’s airport has resumed operation after technicians added extra support cables and disabled its motion system. The Airport Authority said on Sunday that inspections confirmed the five electronic displays suspended in Terminal 2 met safety standards and were cleared to restart showing content.

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