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Greece Issues Increased Seismic Activity Warning In Santorini
Greek authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to shut schools on Monday, avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces after increased seismic activity in the area over recent days.
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10 Smallest Islands In The World For Quiet Getaways
Whether you are after unspoiled nature, ethereal charm, or ultimate seclusion, these tiny islands prove that good things do come in small packages.
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Three Dead After Seaplane Crashes Off An Australian Island
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said Wednesday.
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From South Korea To Brazil Plane Crash: Biggest Aviation Disasters Of 2024
The year 2024 was marred with a string of aviation disasters which left hundreds of people dead, casting a long shadow over global air travel safety.
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Bacan: A Secret Island Near Venice With Unique Ecosystem
Located off the shores of Venice, Bacan, a small strip of land is 820 feet wide and 33 feet long. Once a temporary feature, Bacan has now become a year-round refuge for Venetians, thanks to the city's flood barriers.
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COP29 Drafts New New Climate Finance Goal: Here's What You Need to Know
At COP29, the NCQG contact group co-chairs published a draft text on the climate finance goal, marking a significant step in the conference’s main priority. Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, also called for stronger support for small island nations and emphasised climate finance. The conference also saw discussions on the integration of hea...
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Video: Asteroid Burns Up In Earth's Atmosphere, Lighting Up Philippine Sky
A small asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned up in Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island, Philippines, after being discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona.
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Eddie Murphy Marries Paige Butcher In A "Small Private Ceremony": Report
Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher got engaged in September 2018
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This Tiny Island In The Caribbean Is Making Millions Using AI. Here's How
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly encouraged productivity and innovation globally. But for one small Caribbean Island, it has proved to be transformational.
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Video: Small Plane's Emergency Landing On US Beach
A small plane was seen making an emergency landing on a beach in the US with sun setting over the horizon in the background.
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"Maldives' Jurisdiction Not A Concern Of External Parties": President Mohamed Muizzu
Asserting that Maldives is not a small nation, President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the steps taken by his government to ensure the Indian Ocean island nation's security on its own should not concern any "external parties".
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What Police Said About Plane Crash That Killed Hollywood Actor, Daughters
German Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters were killed on Friday in a tragic plane crash in the Carribean sea, police said, adding that the family's small plane experienced trouble soon after it began its journey to a nearby island
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Why New Maldives President Wants Indian Troops Out Of The Island Nation?
Addressing the inauguration event on his elevation as the president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu said he will ensure that the small Island nation "has no foreign military presence on its soil".
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"Dangerous" World War 2 Bomb Found In Pacific Island Of Nauru, Disarmed
An "armed and dangerous" World War II bomb was dug up and defused Thursday on the small Pacific island of Nauru, the country's police force said.
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US Passenger Crash-Lands Plane After Pilot Falls Ill Mid Flight: Report
A passenger took control of a small plane and crash-landed on an island in US' Massachusetts after its pilot suffered a medical emergency on Saturday, The Washington Post reported.
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Greece Issues Increased Seismic Activity Warning In Santorini
Greek authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to shut schools on Monday, avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces after increased seismic activity in the area over recent days.
-
10 Smallest Islands In The World For Quiet Getaways
Whether you are after unspoiled nature, ethereal charm, or ultimate seclusion, these tiny islands prove that good things do come in small packages.
-
Three Dead After Seaplane Crashes Off An Australian Island
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said Wednesday.
-
From South Korea To Brazil Plane Crash: Biggest Aviation Disasters Of 2024
The year 2024 was marred with a string of aviation disasters which left hundreds of people dead, casting a long shadow over global air travel safety.
-
Bacan: A Secret Island Near Venice With Unique Ecosystem
Located off the shores of Venice, Bacan, a small strip of land is 820 feet wide and 33 feet long. Once a temporary feature, Bacan has now become a year-round refuge for Venetians, thanks to the city's flood barriers.
-
COP29 Drafts New New Climate Finance Goal: Here's What You Need to Know
At COP29, the NCQG contact group co-chairs published a draft text on the climate finance goal, marking a significant step in the conference’s main priority. Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, also called for stronger support for small island nations and emphasised climate finance. The conference also saw discussions on the integration of hea...
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Video: Asteroid Burns Up In Earth's Atmosphere, Lighting Up Philippine Sky
A small asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned up in Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island, Philippines, after being discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona.
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Eddie Murphy Marries Paige Butcher In A "Small Private Ceremony": Report
Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher got engaged in September 2018
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This Tiny Island In The Caribbean Is Making Millions Using AI. Here's How
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly encouraged productivity and innovation globally. But for one small Caribbean Island, it has proved to be transformational.
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Video: Small Plane's Emergency Landing On US Beach
A small plane was seen making an emergency landing on a beach in the US with sun setting over the horizon in the background.
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"Maldives' Jurisdiction Not A Concern Of External Parties": President Mohamed Muizzu
Asserting that Maldives is not a small nation, President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the steps taken by his government to ensure the Indian Ocean island nation's security on its own should not concern any "external parties".
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What Police Said About Plane Crash That Killed Hollywood Actor, Daughters
German Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters were killed on Friday in a tragic plane crash in the Carribean sea, police said, adding that the family's small plane experienced trouble soon after it began its journey to a nearby island
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Why New Maldives President Wants Indian Troops Out Of The Island Nation?
Addressing the inauguration event on his elevation as the president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu said he will ensure that the small Island nation "has no foreign military presence on its soil".
-
"Dangerous" World War 2 Bomb Found In Pacific Island Of Nauru, Disarmed
An "armed and dangerous" World War II bomb was dug up and defused Thursday on the small Pacific island of Nauru, the country's police force said.
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US Passenger Crash-Lands Plane After Pilot Falls Ill Mid Flight: Report
A passenger took control of a small plane and crash-landed on an island in US' Massachusetts after its pilot suffered a medical emergency on Saturday, The Washington Post reported.
