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Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna: UN
Sep 17, 2023 03:25The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna has climbed to 11,300, the United Nations said in an update on Saturday, citing the Libyan Red Crescent.
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Ukrainian minister vows more drones for attacks against Russian targets
Sep 16, 2023 11:47Ukraine is building a large number of drones to conduct more attacks against targets in Russia, according to the Ukrainian vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov.
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North Korean leader checks out Russia's bombers, hypersonic missiles
Sep 16, 2023 09:09North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has checked out Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships as part of his visit to the country that has angered the United States.
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US imposes sanctions on Russian automakers
Sep 16, 2023 03:55The US Treasury Department has targeted Russia with new sanctions over the war in Ukraine, adding 20 people and over 100 entities to its updated blacklist.
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UN says "extent of the problem" in flood-hit Libya remains unclear
Sep 15, 2023 11:49The United Nations has raised concerns about the situation in the flood-ravaged areas of Libya, citing civil strife as a main hindrance to aid efforts and calling on the fighting sides to put aside political deadlocks and divisions.
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Argentinians protest against IMF-imposed austerity measures
Sep 15, 2023 11:26Argentinians have taken to the streets of the capital, Buenos Aires, to protest against austerity measures imposed by the government following a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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OPEC rejects IEA’s forecasts about fossil fuels use
Sep 15, 2023 06:16The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has rejected projections by the International Energy Agency's (IEA) suggesting that the global consumption of fossil fuels will peak in 2030 before dropping to record lows because of an increase in the use of the renewables.
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Libyan authorities say floods may have killed 20,000 people
Sep 15, 2023 05:00Libyan authorities have demanded an investigation to see if the catastrophe that recently unfolded amid floods in the country killing thousands was caused by a human blunder.
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Tension continues over Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure
Sep 15, 2023 03:57Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensify as sides have failed to reopen the key border crossing that remains closed after cross-border firings last week. Traders from both countries have staged several protests demanding the authorities to re-open the route immediately.
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Seven killed in gun battles in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Sep 14, 2023 12:01At least seven people have been killed in two separate gunfights between the Indian security forces and gunmen in Indian-controlled Kashmir.