Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes.
Category: 4. World
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Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
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Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike
Air Canada suspended operations as more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike early Saturday after a deadline to reach a deal passed, leaving travelers around the world stranded and scrambling during the peak summer travel…
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Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti seen for first time in years : NPR
Senior Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti appears in court in Jerusalem in 2012.
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A hiking trail linking 46 ancient Greek villages
Getty ImagesZagori is known for its many arching stone-built bridges (Credit: Getty Images) Later that day, we followed Contomichalos and Georgaras along a 7.4km path from Vitsa to the village of Kipoi to visit some of the region’s most famous…
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What awaits IDF in Gaza City
In December 2023, IDF soldiers lit the first Hanukkah candle in the square, a symbol of Hamas control, with Brig. Gen. Benny Aharon, commander of the 401st Brigade, describing the act as bringing “light of purity, goodness, hope and dream for…Continue Reading
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China Ship Crash in South China Sea Has Been Long Time Coming: Experts
The collision of two Chinese vessels in the South China Sea this week was dramatic — and, according to China watchers, predictable.
For years, China’s military, coast guard, and maritime militia have been accused of…
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UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus
Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
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Bill Maher Slams Zombie Lie’ Involving Donald Trump & Vladimir Putin
Bill Maher sent a bold message about a “zombie lie” (a disproven claim that continues to persist) involving Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the latest episode of Real Time With Bill Maher.
On Friday, August…
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