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Egypt confirms six new deaths, 41 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 536
Egypt

Egypt confirms six new deaths, 41 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 536

Egypt confirmed on Thursday six additional deaths and 41 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases confirmed so far…
No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
World

No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption

New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly…
Nepal marks 1st Everest ascent amid debate over permits
World

Nepal marks 1st Everest ascent amid debate over permits

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal commemorated the anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest on Wednesday amid a climbing…
Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study
Health & Fitness

Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study

Some 385,000 people worldwide died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust emissions, a US study found…
Over 20 dead in US polar vortex, frostbite amputations feared
World

Over 20 dead in US polar vortex, frostbite amputations feared

(Reuters) – Tens of millions of Americans braved Arctic-like temperatures on Thursday as low as minus 56 degrees Fahrenheit (minus…
Paris police bracing for more violent protests
World

Paris police bracing for more violent protests

  PARIS (AP) — Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief says armored vehicles and thousands…
Turkey train crash leaves 9 dead, dozens injured
Middle East

Turkey train crash leaves 9 dead, dozens injured

  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass Thursday at…
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
Middle East

UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees

  The UN has called on the Syrian government to provide information about thousands of detained and missing people. “Now…
Jordan ministers resign over Dead Sea flood deaths
Middle East

Jordan ministers resign over Dead Sea flood deaths

  AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s education and tourism ministers resigned on Thursday after an investigation into the deaths of 21…
Death toll in Jordan flood rises to 19 as girl’s body found
Middle East

Death toll in Jordan flood rises to 19 as girl’s body found

  DEAD SEA, Jordan (AP) — Jordanian rescuers searching the Dead Sea area for survivors of flash floods found the…
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