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Minnesotan killed on safari in Zambia after elephant charges vehicle

Minnesotan killed on safari in Zambia after elephant charges vehicle 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter Ben Henry confirmed with family members that Minnesota woman Gail Mattson, 79, was killed on a safari in Zambia. Mattson was vacationing in Zambia when, over the weekend, safari officials say an elephant charged tourists on a “game drive” through Kafue […]

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The Taiwan Earthquake’s Aftermath in Photos

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A powerful earthquake of at least 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday. The quake, the strongest to strike Taiwan in a quarter century, caused buildings in Taipei, the capital, to shake for a minute or more. In Hualien County, on the east coast, dozens of buildings collapsed, officials said. At least

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Are Modi’s economic policies benefitting all Indians? | India Election 2024

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India is the world’s fifth-largest economy. The World Bank says the nation is leading growth in South Asia. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing emerging markets. Much of the success happened in the past 10 years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He’s banking on that achievement to win over voters and seal a third

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Haniyeh says Hamas is sticking to its hostage deal demands with Israel

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Hamas is sticking to its original ceasefire and hostage negotiations demands that Israel must halt all military operations in the Gaza Strip, Hamas leader abroad, Ismail Haniyeh, said in a Wednesday speech, according to Arab media sources. Speaking on International Quds (Jerusalem) Day, Haniyeh said, “We are adhering to our demands for a permanent

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Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 192 runs to sweep Test series 2-0

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Bangladesh’s batting faltered as they lost both Tests by big margins against their regional rivals. Sri Lanka have completed a 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh after winning the second Test in Chattogram by 192 runs despite Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s gallant resistance. Chasing 511 runs for an improbable victory, Bangladesh were all out for 318 with

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Ukraine lowers combat call-up age to boost numbers

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3 April 2024, 02:14 BST Updated 1 hour ago Image source, AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law a bill lowering the military mobilisation age by two years from 27 to 25. Kyiv has faced heavy losses on the battlefield after two years of war, whereas Russia has benefited from

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Taiwan rocked by most powerful quake in 25 years | Earthquakes News

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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years has rocked the island during the morning rush hour, damaging buildings and highways and causing the deaths of four people. Taiwan’s national fire agency said four people died in Hualien County and at least 57 were injured in the quake that struck just before 8am (00:00 GMT) on Wednesday.

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Latest Israel-Hamas war news and Gaza updates: Israel apologizes for strike that killed Gaza aid workers

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog “expressed his deep sorrow and sincere apologies” Tuesday for the death on Monday of seven aid workers for World Central Kitchen, in strikes that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “unintentionally hit innocent people.” The food aid nonprofit said it was immediately pausing its operations in the region. The victims included

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Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera? | Israel War on Gaza

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Benjamin Netanyahu says network will no longer broadcast from Israel because it threatens national security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to take Al Jazeera off air in Israel. Calling it a “terror channel”, he accused the network of harming national security and actively participating in the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Al

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At least 29 killed in fire at Istanbul nightclub

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DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, At least 29 killed in the blaze that broke out during renovation work, according to the Istanbul governor. At least 29 people have been killed in a fire at a nightclub in central Istanbul during daytime repair work, according to the office of the city’s governor. Firefighters responded to the fire with

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