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Israel, Iran Play Down Apparent Israeli Strike. The Muted Responses Could Calm Tensions—For Now
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war.
The West African Sahel Is Becoming a Drug Smuggling Corridor, UN Warns, as Seizures Skyrocket
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) – Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new UN report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking.
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February 23, 2024
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July 19, 2018
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November 10, 2020
WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT
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July 21, 2021
WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT
Giant Sequoias May Benefit from Fire in California’s Yosemite, Official Says
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March 22, 2024
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INTERNATIONAL
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