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"It's Ethnic Cleansing": Syria's Druze To NDTV As Violence Escalates
In Syria's southern province of Al-Suwayda, the Druze community is facing what its members have described as an "ethnic cleansing campaign" amidst a rapidly deteriorating security situation that has claimed the lives of hundreds over the past week.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Pakistan Building Collapse Death Count Jumps To 27
The death count in the building collapse in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi has jumped to 27 as rescuers retrieved more bodies, a spokesperson of the state-owned rescue organization Rescue 1122 said on Sunday.
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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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Villagers In Japan Left Sleepless, Tired After 900 Earthquakes In 2 Weeks
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.
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"Hasn't Learned...": Why Israel Hit Hezbollah In Lebanon Amid Iran Conflict
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions mount across the region following recent escalations between Israel and Iran.
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
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As Israel Strikes Twice In Under 24 Hours, Iran Fires Barrage Of Missiles
Tehran has retaliated by firing a barrage of missiles after Israel launched a second offensive against Iran less than 24 hours since the first. Israel said it has hit more than 200 targets.
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Russia's New Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv, Maternity Ward In Odesa: Ukraine
Russia launched another large drone attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and damaging a maternity ward in the southern port of Odesa, regional officials said early on Tuesday.
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Russian Veteran Behind Strikes On Ukraine Port City Killed In Blast
A retired Russian commander who led air strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast early Thursday in Stavropol in southern Russia. Authorities did not say what caused the explosion, but did not ruled out Ukraine's involvement.
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Navy Plane, Carrying Four People Onboard, Crashes In South Korea
South Korea's navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday.
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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5 Killed, Many Missing In Flash Floods In China, Disaster Alert Issued
China has a four-tier weather warning system with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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"It's Ethnic Cleansing": Syria's Druze To NDTV As Violence Escalates
In Syria's southern province of Al-Suwayda, the Druze community is facing what its members have described as an "ethnic cleansing campaign" amidst a rapidly deteriorating security situation that has claimed the lives of hundreds over the past week.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Pakistan Building Collapse Death Count Jumps To 27
The death count in the building collapse in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi has jumped to 27 as rescuers retrieved more bodies, a spokesperson of the state-owned rescue organization Rescue 1122 said on Sunday.
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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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Villagers In Japan Left Sleepless, Tired After 900 Earthquakes In 2 Weeks
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.
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"Hasn't Learned...": Why Israel Hit Hezbollah In Lebanon Amid Iran Conflict
Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions mount across the region following recent escalations between Israel and Iran.
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"Focus On Studies": Ban On Smartphones In Afghanistan Schools Kicks In
A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of "focus" and "Islamic law".
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As Israel Strikes Twice In Under 24 Hours, Iran Fires Barrage Of Missiles
Tehran has retaliated by firing a barrage of missiles after Israel launched a second offensive against Iran less than 24 hours since the first. Israel said it has hit more than 200 targets.
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Russia's New Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv, Maternity Ward In Odesa: Ukraine
Russia launched another large drone attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and damaging a maternity ward in the southern port of Odesa, regional officials said early on Tuesday.
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Russian Veteran Behind Strikes On Ukraine Port City Killed In Blast
A retired Russian commander who led air strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast early Thursday in Stavropol in southern Russia. Authorities did not say what caused the explosion, but did not ruled out Ukraine's involvement.
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Navy Plane, Carrying Four People Onboard, Crashes In South Korea
South Korea's navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday.
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China Flexes Military Muscle With East Asian Naval Activity: Report
China deployed large number of naval and coast guard vessels near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, exerting pressure on the whole of the first island chain amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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5 Killed, Many Missing In Flash Floods In China, Disaster Alert Issued
China has a four-tier weather warning system with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
