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Climate Change Worsened Deadly Africa Floods: Study
Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Lebanon Pagers Were Booby-Trapped, Shows Initial Probe: Report
A preliminary investigation has found hundreds of pagers that exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 12 people and wounding up to 2,800, had been booby-trapped, a security official said on Wednesday.
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'Pager Bombs' Target Hezbollah In Lebanon. What We Know So Far - 5 Points
Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon today, killing eight people and wounding Tehran's ambassador in Beirut in blasts the Iran-backed militant group blamed on Israel. There was no comment from the Israeli military.
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6 Killed, More Than 100 Injured As Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan
At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.
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Helicopter Crashes Into Hotel Roof In Australia, Pilot Killed
A helicopter on an unauthorised flight crashed into the roof of a Hilton hotel in Australia's northern tourist town of Cairns on Monday, killing the pilot and forcing hundreds of guests to evacuate after a blaze, authorities said.
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"She Was Full Of Joy, Love'': Parents Mourn Daughter, 9, Killed In UK Stabbing
Hundreds of mourners gathered Sunday in Southport, northwest England, for the funeral of a nine-year-old girl killed in last month's knife attack, which sparked more than a week of nationwide disorder.
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Amid Protests, 12 Killed In Twin Bangladesh Jailbreaks
Twin jailbreaks in Bangladesh killed at least 12 inmates and freed hundreds more in the chaotic days after the ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina, officials told AFP Saturday.
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Explainer: Why Did Japan Scientists Issue 'Megaquake' Advisory
Japan's earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people -- although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent.
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Kerala's Wayanad Devastated By Landslides: Here's How You Can Help
Over 290 people have been killed in landslides after heavy rain in Kerala's Wayanad since Tuesday and many people are missing while hundreds have either lost their houses or have been evacuated.
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93 Killed In Wayanad Landslides, Kerala Braces For More Rain
At least 93 people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district in four hours amid heavy rain. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi.
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6 Killed, Several Trapped As Landslides Hit Kerala's Wayanad
At least six people have been killed in a massive landslide that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district today. Hundreds are feared trapped in the incident.
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170 Killed, Hundreds Wounded In Days-Long Israeli Operation In Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday that Israel's military operation around Khan Yunis has killed about 170 people and wounded hundreds since it started on Monday.
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5 Killed, Hundreds Injured In Bangladesh Job Quota Protests
At least five demonstrators were killed in Bangladesh on Tuesday during violent clashes between rival student groups over quotas for coveted government jobs, police said, a day after more than 400 others were injured.
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Storm Beryl Kills 2, Knocks Out Power As It Churns Across Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl's howling winds and torrential rain killed at least two people, closed oil ports, grounded hundreds of flights and knocked out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses in southeast Texas on Monday.
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Video Shows Extent Of Congestion At UP Gathering Moments Before Stampede
Hundreds of devotees are sitting in a huge ground, some of them fanning themselves with handheld fans, with motorcycles too parked nearby, shows a drone video from UP's Hathras, capturing the packed crowd before the stampede that killed 121.
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Climate Change Worsened Deadly Africa Floods: Study
Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Lebanon Pagers Were Booby-Trapped, Shows Initial Probe: Report
A preliminary investigation has found hundreds of pagers that exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 12 people and wounding up to 2,800, had been booby-trapped, a security official said on Wednesday.
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'Pager Bombs' Target Hezbollah In Lebanon. What We Know So Far - 5 Points
Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon today, killing eight people and wounding Tehran's ambassador in Beirut in blasts the Iran-backed militant group blamed on Israel. There was no comment from the Israeli military.
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6 Killed, More Than 100 Injured As Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan
At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.
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Helicopter Crashes Into Hotel Roof In Australia, Pilot Killed
A helicopter on an unauthorised flight crashed into the roof of a Hilton hotel in Australia's northern tourist town of Cairns on Monday, killing the pilot and forcing hundreds of guests to evacuate after a blaze, authorities said.
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"She Was Full Of Joy, Love'': Parents Mourn Daughter, 9, Killed In UK Stabbing
Hundreds of mourners gathered Sunday in Southport, northwest England, for the funeral of a nine-year-old girl killed in last month's knife attack, which sparked more than a week of nationwide disorder.
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Amid Protests, 12 Killed In Twin Bangladesh Jailbreaks
Twin jailbreaks in Bangladesh killed at least 12 inmates and freed hundreds more in the chaotic days after the ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina, officials told AFP Saturday.
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Explainer: Why Did Japan Scientists Issue 'Megaquake' Advisory
Japan's earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people -- although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent.
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Kerala's Wayanad Devastated By Landslides: Here's How You Can Help
Over 290 people have been killed in landslides after heavy rain in Kerala's Wayanad since Tuesday and many people are missing while hundreds have either lost their houses or have been evacuated.
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93 Killed In Wayanad Landslides, Kerala Braces For More Rain
At least 93 people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district in four hours amid heavy rain. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi.
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6 Killed, Several Trapped As Landslides Hit Kerala's Wayanad
At least six people have been killed in a massive landslide that struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district today. Hundreds are feared trapped in the incident.
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170 Killed, Hundreds Wounded In Days-Long Israeli Operation In Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday that Israel's military operation around Khan Yunis has killed about 170 people and wounded hundreds since it started on Monday.
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5 Killed, Hundreds Injured In Bangladesh Job Quota Protests
At least five demonstrators were killed in Bangladesh on Tuesday during violent clashes between rival student groups over quotas for coveted government jobs, police said, a day after more than 400 others were injured.
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Storm Beryl Kills 2, Knocks Out Power As It Churns Across Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl's howling winds and torrential rain killed at least two people, closed oil ports, grounded hundreds of flights and knocked out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses in southeast Texas on Monday.
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Video Shows Extent Of Congestion At UP Gathering Moments Before Stampede
Hundreds of devotees are sitting in a huge ground, some of them fanning themselves with handheld fans, with motorcycles too parked nearby, shows a drone video from UP's Hathras, capturing the packed crowd before the stampede that killed 121.
