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International
As Amazon burns, Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells rest of world not to interfere
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Amid growing international criticism over the wildfires raging through the Amazon, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on…
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Woman stabbed, knife-wielding man restrained by public in Sydney
An aerial view shows security officers standing around a barricaded area in Sydney, Australia, August 13, 2019, in this…
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Sport
Commonwealths firm on shooting exclusion despite India threat
Commonwealth Games chief Louise Martin said shooting will not be part of the 2022 edition in Birmingham despite a threat…
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International
Indonesian walks 700-km backwards to highlight deforestation
An Indonesia man is walking backwards from his home in eastern Java to the capital Jakarta to raise awareness of…
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Emergency
Death toll rises to 44 as typhoon Lekima wreaks havoc in eastern China
The death toll from typhoon Lekima in eastern China rose to 44 people on Monday morning, according to official data,…
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Pacific
Australia, under fire for coal, pledges A$500 million for Pacific climate change
NADI, Fiji (Reuters) - Australia will donate A$500 million to Pacific Islands for renewable energy projects and to help its…
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International
Trump Administration weakens U.S. wildlife protections, states and conservationists to sue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump Administration took steps on Monday to significantly weaken the U.S. Endangered Species Act, prompting state…
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International
Singapore to ban domestic elephant ivory trade from 2021
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will ban the domestic trade in ivory from September 2021, the government said on Monday, shutting…
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International
Hong Kong airport grinds to a halt as protests swell
Anti-extradition bill protesters attend a mass demonstration after a woman was shot in the eye during a protest at…
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International
Australia to spend $340 million on special forces capability
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will spend A$500 million ($340 million) to improve the capability of its special forces troops, the…
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