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2 Dead, 50 Houses Damaged As 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing moderate damage in a small town near the epicenter.
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13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico
Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people.
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This Stunning River Changes Colours Like A Rainbow - Find Out Where It Is
There's a river so colourful it looks like a flowing rainbow, leaving travellers in awe. Wondering where this natural wonder is and why it's so unique? Read on to find out.
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10 Killed, 32 Injured In Mexico Bus Crash On Christmas Eve
The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlan, while the vehicle traveled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec.
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Visiting The US? Plan A Day Trip At Harvard, America's Oldest University
Whether you're on a family holiday with the kids or just seeking to experience the vibes of a university town, Boston ought to be on your list.
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4 Dead, 20 Injured In Mass Shooting At Restaurant In US' South Carolina
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured in a shooting at a restaurant in a South Carolina island town on Sunday.
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Puerto Rico Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 5 People Wounded
A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early Friday left one teenager dead and five other people wounded, including two women in serious condition, authorities said.
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How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
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"Pain Doesn't Subside": Mass Funeral For Dominican Club Disaster Victims
A basketball court in the Dominican town of Haina became a makeshift chapel Thursday, hosting funeral ceremonies for two dozen residents whose lives were abruptly cut short when a nightclub's roof collapsed with hundreds of people inside.
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"Mountain That Eats Men": In This Town, You Can Legally Buy Dynamite
Much of the mining takes place in the nearby red "Cerro Rico" (literally, "Rich Mountain" in English), which was given its name due to the enormous wealth it formerly gave to the Bolivian city.
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"If America Can Survive Greta Thunberg...": JD Vance vs German Minister
US Vice President JD Vance launched a withering attack on Friday against European policies on immigration, populist parties, and free speech, echoing President Donald Trump whom he called Washington's "new sheriff in town".
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"Ghost Town": Brazil Floods A Climate Warning To World, Says UN
Record floods that killed over 170 people and displaced half a million in southern Brazil are a warning sign of more disasters to come throughout the Americas because of climate change, an official at the UN' refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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New In Town: New York's Iconic Magnolia Bakery Makes Its India Debut In Bengaluru
The original Magnolia Bakery is a popular stop on the Sex and the City tours in New York City, even as the brand has expanded its footprint across North America and Asia. This week, Magnolia Bakery made its India debut in Bengaluru.
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With 13 Votes Over Dogs And Cats, US Town Elects Lincoln A Goat As Mayor
In a divided America where politics seems increasingly to get people's goat, a small town in Vermont has taken the concept to heart -- this week electing one as mayor.
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Read: Pentagon Statement On US Military Strike In Syria
Pentaon, the US military headquarters, has confirmed the strike on a Syrian military base in the early hours of Friday. This comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a massive military strike on a Syrian air base in retaliation for a "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In a televised address, Mr Trump urge...
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2 Dead, 50 Houses Damaged As 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing moderate damage in a small town near the epicenter.
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13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico
Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying 250 people.
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This Stunning River Changes Colours Like A Rainbow - Find Out Where It Is
There's a river so colourful it looks like a flowing rainbow, leaving travellers in awe. Wondering where this natural wonder is and why it's so unique? Read on to find out.
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10 Killed, 32 Injured In Mexico Bus Crash On Christmas Eve
The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlan, while the vehicle traveled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec.
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Visiting The US? Plan A Day Trip At Harvard, America's Oldest University
Whether you're on a family holiday with the kids or just seeking to experience the vibes of a university town, Boston ought to be on your list.
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4 Dead, 20 Injured In Mass Shooting At Restaurant In US' South Carolina
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured in a shooting at a restaurant in a South Carolina island town on Sunday.
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Puerto Rico Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 5 People Wounded
A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early Friday left one teenager dead and five other people wounded, including two women in serious condition, authorities said.
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How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
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"Pain Doesn't Subside": Mass Funeral For Dominican Club Disaster Victims
A basketball court in the Dominican town of Haina became a makeshift chapel Thursday, hosting funeral ceremonies for two dozen residents whose lives were abruptly cut short when a nightclub's roof collapsed with hundreds of people inside.
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"Mountain That Eats Men": In This Town, You Can Legally Buy Dynamite
Much of the mining takes place in the nearby red "Cerro Rico" (literally, "Rich Mountain" in English), which was given its name due to the enormous wealth it formerly gave to the Bolivian city.
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"If America Can Survive Greta Thunberg...": JD Vance vs German Minister
US Vice President JD Vance launched a withering attack on Friday against European policies on immigration, populist parties, and free speech, echoing President Donald Trump whom he called Washington's "new sheriff in town".
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"Ghost Town": Brazil Floods A Climate Warning To World, Says UN
Record floods that killed over 170 people and displaced half a million in southern Brazil are a warning sign of more disasters to come throughout the Americas because of climate change, an official at the UN' refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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New In Town: New York's Iconic Magnolia Bakery Makes Its India Debut In Bengaluru
The original Magnolia Bakery is a popular stop on the Sex and the City tours in New York City, even as the brand has expanded its footprint across North America and Asia. This week, Magnolia Bakery made its India debut in Bengaluru.
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With 13 Votes Over Dogs And Cats, US Town Elects Lincoln A Goat As Mayor
In a divided America where politics seems increasingly to get people's goat, a small town in Vermont has taken the concept to heart -- this week electing one as mayor.
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Read: Pentagon Statement On US Military Strike In Syria
Pentaon, the US military headquarters, has confirmed the strike on a Syrian military base in the early hours of Friday. This comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a massive military strike on a Syrian air base in retaliation for a "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In a televised address, Mr Trump urge...
