tragedies

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Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The last major dispute erupted in 2015, when 464 Iranians were among 2,300 pilgrims killed in a stampede -- one of the hajj's biggest tragedies -- prompting accusations between Riyadh and Tehran.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Buckingham Palace assiduously avoids being drawn on the political issue of the day, and the king’s interventions are largely reserved for warm words of support for great endeavors or consolation during national tragedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Each and every day we respond to emergencies and thankfully tragedies of this nature are extremely rare," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He wants to know how his tragedies play out, Jonas had said.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry