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Major earthquake in Colombia kills at least 20 people
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia, killing 20 people and leaving residents trapped in collapsed buildings, authorities said. Eighteen people died in the…
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80-Year-Old Woman Dies in Western Canada as Wildfires Spread
An 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee her home as a fast-moving wildfire swept through British Columbia, the Royal Canadian Mounted…
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Typhoon Dolphin Brings Heavy Storms to Eastern China, Disrupting Life in Shanghai
Typhoon Dolphin has left a broad trail of torrential rain and fierce storms across eastern China, flooding roads in Shanghai as its…
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Police Seek Charges Against Bangkok Bar Owner After Fire Kills 37
Thai authorities are preparing to charge the owner of a Bangkok bar with six offences, including negligence, after a fire at the…
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Near Collision at Sydney Airport Prompts Investigation
Australia’s aviation safety regulator is investigating a near collision at Sydney Airport after a Jetstar aircraft stopped suddenly to avoid a Qatar…
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German shippers warn low water levels could split the Rhine in two
Falling water levels could bring cargo traffic to a standstill on a crucial stretch of the Rhine this week, effectively dividing the…
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Russian Strikes on Kyiv Region Kill Four, Including a Child
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that his country is heading into winter with almost no functioning thermal power plants, after overnight…
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Iran Sets Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran has set a series of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damage, adding a fresh obstacle…
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Bombing Attacks Mark First Day of Colombia’s New Right-Wing Government
Two bomb attacks in separate parts of Colombia cast a shadow over Abelardo de la Espriella’s first day as president, killing a…
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Colombia’s New President Vows to Defeat Narco-Terrorists
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing president, Abelardo De La Espriella, took office with a vow to wage an uncompromising campaign against drug trafficking…
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British Columbia Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Force 20,000 Evacuations
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced thousands of residents to evacuate, with the blaze nearly…
