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Floods swamp turmoil-stricken Bangladesh

Aug 23, 2024

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 23: Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said Thursday, adding to the new government's challenges after weeks of political turmoil.
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South Koreans confused after air raid drill

Aug 23, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], August 23: South Korea held a nationwide drill on Thursday that sowed confusion in the capital as traffic was brought to a standstill and thousands of civilians practiced emergency evacuations. The exercise, linked to the ongoing joint military drills between the United States and South Korea known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, is designed to simulate a war or national emergency. Similar drills happen every year.

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Brazil 'struggles to breathe' as Amazon burns

Aug 23, 2024

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Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain

Aug 23, 2024

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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

Arizona [US], August 23: An Arizona man is wanted after threatening over social media to kill former President Donald Trump, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office said.
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Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

Aug 23, 2024

Reykjavik [Iceland], August 23: A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December.
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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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Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services unveils new facilities for 2024-2025 academic year

Aug 23, 2024
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Israel forcibly displaced 250,000 Palestinians in Gaza Strip during August: UNRWA

Aug 23, 2024
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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