Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic
• Sep 17, 2024, 6:01 AM
1 min de lecture
The flooding affected most of the country, with the worst conditions in northeastern regions, including the Jeseniky mountains. Towns and villages were submerged, leaving many areas isolated. Approximately 260,000 households lost power, and major roads, including the D1 highway, were closed. Four people were reported missing after being swept away by floodwaters, according to police.
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First known outbreak of rabies in seals reported in South Africa
• 11:57 AM
4 min
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals.
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After pager explosions, Lebanese doctors warn against an escalation of the conflict
• 11:19 AM
2 min
The attacks were blamed on Israel as they mainly targeted members of Lebenaese militant group Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas in the Gaza war. At the request of Lebanon, Algeria has called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council set to take place thi
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Pastor in Ohio town says residents are laying low and praying for political firestorm to blow over
• 9:49 AM
2 min
Pastor Andy Mobley, who runs the Family Needs Inc. food pantry on the city’s south side, said people are hunkered down out of the public eye. He said they're hoping the attention sparked by former President Donald Trump spreading unsubstantiated rumors ab
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Former Gabonese president Bongo admits “inadequacies”, calls for reconciliation
• 9:14 AM
3 min
In an open letter, the former president announced his decision to definitely quit politics and called for the liberation of his wife, and his son Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo and the end of their "torture".
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Building collapse in Freetown raises questions
• 7:02 AM
2 min
Monday's collapse is not an isolated incident; there have been several instances of building collapse in Freetown over the past few months. Experts say most buildings lack permits.
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Eastern DRC: Army allies, MONUSCO protect civilians amidst precarious security situation
• 6:26 AM
2 min
The security situation is marked by recurrent clashes, massacres of civilians and massive population displacements.
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French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs
• 12:04 AM
4 min
Nearly three decades later, it’s still hailed as the reference film on housing projects in crisis. Kassovitz and theater director Serge Denoncourt are giving it new life, turning it into a stage musical that opens in October.
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