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Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
August 6, 2023
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines has accused Chinese Coast Guard ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” at its…
Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash on the West Coast, experts say
August 5, 2023
Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash on the West Coast, experts say
CNN — A historically wet winter and, now, hotter summer are leading to “pretty big” warning signs for West Nile…
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival appearance after accusing key sponsor of greenwashing
August 5, 2023
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival appearance after accusing key sponsor of greenwashing
CNN — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has canceled an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival after accusing one of…
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
August 5, 2023
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea faced calls to be canceled on Saturday after large contingents from the United…
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
August 5, 2023
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian sea drones attacked a major naval base in Russia on Friday, leaving a damaged Russian…
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
August 4, 2023
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
Hong Kong CNN — More than a million people have been relocated from their homes in China’s Hebei province following…
Mexico’s president attacks ‘inhumane’ floating barriers deployed by Texas
August 4, 2023
Mexico’s president attacks ‘inhumane’ floating barriers deployed by Texas
CNN — Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador has condemned Texas’s anti-migrant buoys, calling the border enforcement tactic on the…
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
August 4, 2023
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
CNN — Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday he is being held hostage by the country’s military as he warned…
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
August 4, 2023
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
CNN — At least 14 people were injured on Thursday after a man drove his car into pedestrians then went…
India’s recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here’s what’s going on now
August 4, 2023
India’s recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here’s what’s going on now
New York CNN — Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes…