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Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank
Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chem...
The tank contains 7,000 gallons (26,000 liters) of methyl methacrylate, a volatile and flammable liquid used to make plastics, with firefighters warning things were looking bad.
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Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer
Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei cautioned that the visit did not mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation" with "deep and extensive" disagreements remaining, according to Iran's ISNA news agency.
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US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries
US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries
The Trump administration announced on Friday that most foreigners seeking a Green Card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries.
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Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'
Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands...
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly changed his plans to skip his son's wedding to stay in Washington due to "circumstances pertaining to government", fuelling speculation that the situation had entered a sensitive st...
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Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit
Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summi...
Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Catholic, will tour the headquarters of the late Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.
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China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
Most of them were brought to the surface by Saturday morning, Xinhua said, confirming that at least 90 people had died.
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Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast
A total of 247 workers were underground at the time, of whom 201 had been brought to the surface safely as of 6:00 am on Saturday, Xinhua said.
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Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 20...
Developed nations had long fallen short of their commitment to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020, finally hitting the target for the first time in 2022 after the deadline was extended to 2025.
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Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?
Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam...
The protest is over the fact that, in the eyes of the players, they do not take home enough prize money, claiming they only collect 15 percent of the revenues from Grand Slam events. They are looking for 22 percent.
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India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heat...
Thursday was the "fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high", the ministry said in a statement.
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