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International help reaches remote areas in Morocco after earthquake

Over 72 hours after a huge earthquake struck Morocco, the so-called “golden period” for survivors to be pulled out of the rubble is officially over. International help is finally reaching the most remote quake-struck areas, but as CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports, the time to find survivors may have run out. Source

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Libya hit by catastrophic flooding

Rescuers in eastern Libya have uncovered more than 1,000 victims after devastating floods from a powerful storm, an official said. The Red Cross says around 10,000 people are missing. Source

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5 Americans could be freed from Iran for $6 billion in frozen assets

Five American citizens could soon be headed home from Iran in exchange for billions in frozen Iranian money and the release of five Iranian citizens held in the U.S. As part of the deal, the Biden administration agreed to issue a waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money without fear of U.S. sanctions. Weijia Jiang has more on the deal from the White House. Source

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