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Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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"No Need For India To Speak": Kiren Rijiju On Dalai Lama's Succession Plan
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju asserted that the choice of the Dalai Lama's successor should rest solely with the spiritual leader himself, reflecting the belief of his followers worldwide amid China's recent statement on the matter.
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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
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'Reservoir Dogs' And 'Kill Bill' Star Michael Madsen Dies At 66
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Guarantees As Scores More Killed In Gaza
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new US ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war's end, a source close to the group said.
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Peru Fines Lima Clinic $190,000 For Leak Of Shakira's Medical Records
A Peruvian regulator hit private health-care provider Auna SA with a stiff fine for the unauthorised disclosure of medical records belonging to popular singer Shakira.
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Ahead Of July 4 Celebrations, US Agencies Warn Of "Lone-Wolf" Attacks
As cities across America prepare for massive July 4 gatherings, federal authorities have sounded the alarm over potential security threats from lone-wolf attackers and unauthorised drone activity.
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Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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4 Dead, 38 Missing After Ferry Sinks On Way To Indonesia's Bali
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank on its way to the resort island of Bali, according to local authorities who said 23 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.
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US Independence Day: What Actually Happened On July 4th, 1776 In The USA?
US Independence Day: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson.
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3 Indians Kidnapped Amid Attacks By Al Qaeda-Linked Terror Group In Mali
India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country.
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"Complete Apathy": Delhi High Court Raps Civic Bodies Over State Of Public Toilets
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday chided municipal bodies for showing "complete apathy and insensitivity" in maintaining public toilets in the capital.
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Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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"No Need For India To Speak": Kiren Rijiju On Dalai Lama's Succession Plan
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju asserted that the choice of the Dalai Lama's successor should rest solely with the spiritual leader himself, reflecting the belief of his followers worldwide amid China's recent statement on the matter.
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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
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'Reservoir Dogs' And 'Kill Bill' Star Michael Madsen Dies At 66
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Guarantees As Scores More Killed In Gaza
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new US ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war's end, a source close to the group said.
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Peru Fines Lima Clinic $190,000 For Leak Of Shakira's Medical Records
A Peruvian regulator hit private health-care provider Auna SA with a stiff fine for the unauthorised disclosure of medical records belonging to popular singer Shakira.
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Ahead Of July 4 Celebrations, US Agencies Warn Of "Lone-Wolf" Attacks
As cities across America prepare for massive July 4 gatherings, federal authorities have sounded the alarm over potential security threats from lone-wolf attackers and unauthorised drone activity.
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Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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4 Dead, 38 Missing After Ferry Sinks On Way To Indonesia's Bali
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank on its way to the resort island of Bali, according to local authorities who said 23 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.
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US Independence Day: What Actually Happened On July 4th, 1776 In The USA?
US Independence Day: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson.
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3 Indians Kidnapped Amid Attacks By Al Qaeda-Linked Terror Group In Mali
India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country.
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"Complete Apathy": Delhi High Court Raps Civic Bodies Over State Of Public Toilets
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday chided municipal bodies for showing "complete apathy and insensitivity" in maintaining public toilets in the capital.
