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WorldWildfires rage across US West as helicopter crashes in Utah, worker dies in Oregon
There was no word on the condition of the people aboard the helicopter as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site.
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WorldRussian oil: Trump to impose 100% tariff against India, other key buyers as US senate approves crucial bill
At present, China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia are the top five importers of oil and gas from Russia.
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WorldUS urges restraint amid PoK crackdown, calls for respect for fundamental freedoms
The US State Department has urged Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint and respect fundamental freedoms amid unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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WorldSweden backs India's permanent UNSC seat, eyes stronger defence manufacturing partnership
Outgoing Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff says India has a "rightful place" on a reformed UN Security Council and expects defence manufacturing, innovation and strategic cooperation.
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WorldUS loses 23,000 jobs in July as hiring weakens; unemployment falls to 4.1%
US payrolls unexpectedly declined by 23,000 jobs in July, while revisions erased 103,000 jobs from the previous two months.
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WorldUK police condemn anti-migrant violence after clashes in Thetford
Several asylum seekers were forced to flee their accommodation as police responded to three nights of unrest.
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WorldICE body camera policy allows selective release of footage, raising transparency concerns
The agency says all field officers will be equipped with body cameras by the end of September, but footage will be released only if deemed to be in ICE's "best interests".
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WorldMan charged with arson in Washington wildfire allegedly planned blaze for weeks
Police said Aaron Farinacci researched weather conditions and built a time-delay device before starting the Old Trails Fire, which destroyed hundreds of buildings.
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World16 Elephants found dead in Kenya: Farmers dispute cyanide poisoning claims
Investigations are ongoing into how cyanide found its way into an ecosystem where wild and domestic animals coexist.
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WorldModi, Netanyahu exchange views on West Asia, vow to deepen India-Israel cooperation
MEA confirms that PM Modi and Israeli PM held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to review and expand their bilateral ties.
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WorldPakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign key defence pact, vow collective response to any attack
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement' provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the three States.
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Unpaid health workers battle Congo's record-fast Ebola outbreak amid growing crisis
Frontline responders in eastern Congo say months of unpaid wages, insecurity and misinformation are hampering efforts to contain the country's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.
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WorldYi ethnic group's Torch Festival celebrated in southwest China's ancient town
Visitors from across the country came the ancient city, where they lit torches, sang and danced together.
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WorldTyphoon Dolphin nears Japan's southern islands; over 500 flights cancelled
Authorities issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents across Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures on Friday.
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WorldThailand school shooting: Student kills at least six, authorities say
The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok.
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WorldOil prices surge as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers stoke supply fears
The West Texas Intermediate for September delivery went up 2.07 US dollars, or 2.75 percent, to settle at 77.29 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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WorldSaudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians injured near Yemen border
A Houthi leader said Saudi-backed troops were targeted in the attacks and that “hundreds” were either killed or injured.
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WorldWHO chief warns Congo Ebola outbreak spreading at unprecedented speed
The outbreak has spread to five provinces since it was declared in May, with government figures showing 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.
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WorldIran aims to ban US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz
Under the draft, US and Israeli vessels will be prohibited from transiting the Strait of Hormuz; military and civilian cargo related to Israel will not be permitted to pass through the area.
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WorldNASA astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir undertake spacewalk to upgrade space station
Menon and Meir exited the Quest airlock and carried out structural upgrades on the exterior of the orbital laboratory during the six-hour, 27-minute spacewalk.