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Brazil 'struggles to breathe' as Amazon burns

Aug 23, 2024

Porto Velho [Brazil], August 23: Residents of Porto Velho in the Brazilian Amazon have barely seen sunlight in days as a thick cloud of smoke from forest fires envelops their city. "We are struggling to breathe," said 30-year-old teacher Tayane Moraes, one of some 460,000 people who live in the city near the border with Bolivia.
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Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain

Aug 23, 2024

Bangkok [Thailand], August 23: Thailand has announced its first confirmed case of a new, potentially deadlier strain of Mpox - the first in Asia, and second outside of Africa.

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Kamala Harris' roots reflect changing US demographics

Aug 23, 2024

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Arizona man wanted for threatening to kill Trump

Aug 23, 2024

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Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

Aug 23, 2024

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Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cyber crime concerns

Aug 23, 2024

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 23: Nepal lifted a ban on Chinese-owned TikTok on Thursday, more than nine months after outlawing the popular video sharing app for disturbing "social harmony and goodwill."
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UAE joins final UN Secretary-General's Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel in Kenya

Aug 23, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 23: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, participated at the United Nation's Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel held in...
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Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services unveils new facilities for 2024-2025 academic year

Aug 23, 2024

Sharjah [UAE], August 23: Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) is set to welcome students with disabilities to its new facilities in Al Badeea, Al Barashi, for the 2024-2025 academic...
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UAE, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, African Union and UN issue joint statement on Sustainable Peace in Sudan

Aug 23, 2024
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Yes she can: Obama says US ready for Harris

Aug 22, 2024
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Netherlands faces "asylum crisis," says cabinet minister

Aug 22, 2024
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Australia to produce long-range missiles in partnership with Norway's Kongsberg

Aug 22, 2024
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Three teens charged with alleged assault in Australia

Aug 22, 2024
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Traffic fatalities surge 20 pct in Bolivia

Aug 22, 2024
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Argentina's public-sector workers launch "national day of struggle" against austerity

Aug 22, 2024
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Netanyahu says Israeli troops not to leave Gaza-Egypt border

Aug 22, 2024
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US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East, President Biden promises to protect Israel

Aug 22, 2024
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Philippines cancels passport, works with Interpol on mayor suspected of being Chinese

Aug 22, 2024
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Iranian parliament approves new Cabinet

Aug 22, 2024
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Russia destroys 45 Ukrainian drones headed towards Moscow

Aug 22, 2024
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Kamala Harris' husband woos Chicago

Aug 22, 2024
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RFK Jr. to withdraw from Presidential race

Aug 22, 2024
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Five Kenyan policemen arraigned over jail break of suspected serial killer

Aug 22, 2024
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At least 24 killed as Congolese boat overturns

Aug 22, 2024
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Helicopter of Iran's late President Raisi crashed due to weather

Aug 22, 2024
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Iran: Bus crash kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims

Aug 22, 2024