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North Macedonia nightclub fire kills more than 50

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People lay flowers for the victims of a massive nightclub fire in the town of Kocani, in Skopje, North Macedonia, March 18, 2025.

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A nightclub in North Macedonia caught fire over the weekend, killing 59 people and injuring more than 150 more. Authorities have arrested suspects implicated in the deadly blaze. A look at how that fire started, and the ripple effects across the country. Also, how the war in Ukraine has had an impact on Jewish life in the country. And, we meet a man entertaining North Koreans with magic tricks.

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