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Prince Charles ‘plans’ historic royal trip to Iran
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/hom...55821.html

EXCERPT: The Prince of Wales is expected to visit Iran, in what will be the first official royal trip to the country for more than 40 years. [...] It is hoped that Prince Charles’ trip will help to boost trade and commercial links between the two countries, as well as marking a significant change in Anglo-Iranian relations....



Shopkeeper Death: Online Appeal Passes £50,000
http://news.sky.com/story/1668081/shopke...sses-50000

EXCERPT: . . . An online fundraising page set up to support the family of a shopkeeper who died after an alleged attack outside his shop has raised more than £50,000. [...] The 40-year-old [Asad Shah] had wished Christians a happy Easter in a social media post hours earlier, and he had previously appeared to speak out against violence. A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death. Police Scotland said: "A full investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death which is being treated as religiously prejudiced." Officers have confirmed that both Mr Shah and the arrested man were Muslims....