Monday, February 26

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AROUND THE WORLD -

# ON TODAY'S AGENDA: *Iran's refusal to suspend its nuclear programme will be discussed by the UN Security Council today.*

# RIO HOTEL COLLAPSE: The facade of the Canada Hotel near Copacabana beach fell while undergoing renovations, crushing at least two people to death and injuring others. It is believed more victims will be found under the rubble.

# ROGUE TV STATION: Egypt has stopped the SAT transmission of Iraqi al-Zawraa TV which had been carried over Nilesat. But it is still being carried over Arab Sat, which is jointly owned by all Arab countries.

# WEAPONIZED KITES: This year's spring kite ritual in Punjab, Pakistan, has claimed at least 11 dead and more than 100 injured, so far. [SKY] [BBC]

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