Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
TEHRAN, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as US…
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Human cases of bird flu ‘an enormous concern’: WHO
The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans,…
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Meta releases beefed-up AI models
Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open source Llama large language model…
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Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged
By Amanda MOUAWAD Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after…
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CIA warns Ukraine could lose war this year without fresh aid
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by…
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4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)--A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, April 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said…
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PAGASA: Ridge of HPA extending over eastern part of Luzon
(Eagle News)--The ridge of a high pressure area is extending over the eastern section of Luzon. In its weather forecast,…
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Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers announced…
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‘Human-induced’ climate change behind deadly Sahel heatwave: study
DAKAR, April 18, 2024 (AFP) - The deadly heatwave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have…
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Israel reserves ‘right to protect itself’ after Iran attack: Netanyahu
By Hiba Aslan with Mohammed Abed in the Gaza Strip JERUSALEM, April 18, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin…
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