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Flood Deaths in China Show Road Risks From Climate Change
— More than 200 cars were caught in a highway tunnel Tuesday in central China when record-setting rainfall soaked the…
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As Haitian Leader’s Funeral Nears, Anger Burns in the Streets
Hours before mourners were due to pay tribute to assassinated President Jovenel Moïse at a state funeral on Friday —…
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Olympics Virus Cases Raise Tricky Questions About Testing
On Sunday, officials announced that two players on South Africa’s soccer team had become the first athletes to test positive…
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Ok Tedi determined to protect its workforce and community from COVID-19
Ok Tedi Mining Limited is continuously scaling up its COVID-19 testing and vaccination program to ensure staff, contractors, Tabubil town…
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Study Says India’s COVID Toll Is At Least 3 Million
The number of people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic in India is likely to exceed 3 million —…
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UNHCR warns of an imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased…
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German Floods Raise the Bar on Extreme Weather Events
Days before roiling waters tore through western Germany, a European weather agency issued an “extreme” flood warning after detailed models…
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With Limited Access to Global Vaccine Supply, Africa’s Crisis Deepens
Africa is now in the deadliest stage of its pandemic, and there is little prospect of relief in sight.
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