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At least four dead, dozens missing as flash floods hit north India village
The floods were caused by a cloudburst, which is common during the country's June-September monsoon season.
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One year post Hasina: What’s next for Bangladesh?
The Stream examines how Bangladesh handles political uncertainty a year after youth protests toppled Sheikh Hasina.
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Video: Food aid dropped into Gaza contaminated with mould
Palestinians collecting food aid parachuted into Gaza report some of the packages are covered in black mould.
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In oil-rich Angola, poverty, hunger and deadly unrest over fuel price hikes
Critics say most people in Africa’s third-largest oil-producing nation have not seen benefits from that natural wealth.
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What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why?
The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier?
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Imran Khan’s supporters rally in Pakistan on two years of imprisonment
At least 200 arrested from Lahore, says party spokesperson, as thousands march on second anniversary of ex-PM's jailing.
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Dozens trapped after cloudburst causes flash floods in India
Flash flooding caused by a massive cloudburst was filmed wiping out buildings in a Himalayan town in India on Tuesday,
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India accuses US, EU of Russia trade double standards: Who is right?
India pushes back against sanctions, tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil, says West trades more with Moscow.
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Israeli settler seen shooting OWB activist freed from house arrest
Israeli settler Yinon Levi, who shot and killed Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank,
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Former Arsenal midfielder Partey granted bail on rape charge
The Ghana international, who left Arsenal this summer, has been charged with sexual assaults on three women.
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Russia’s Medvedev: From failed Kremlin reformer to Trump’s boogeyman
The former Russian president, infamous for late-night online rants, is locked in a row with the US leader.
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Is California’s congressional map a Democratic gerrymander as Vance claims?
Texas GOP plans new map; Vance references CA, but its bipartisan map is not skewed, contrary to his claims, say experts.
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Israel kills an average 28 Palestinian children daily in Gaza
Israel has killed more than 18,000 children since the start of its genocidal war on Gaza.
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USAID cuts ‘compounded Sudan’s humanitarian situation’
USAID provided financial assistance and “technical expertise” to Sudan, and cutting it has worsened the humanitarian.
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‘Water has surrounded us’: The slow death of Pakistan’s Indus delta
Seawater intrusion into delta, where the river meets Arabian Sea, triggers collapse of farming and fishing communities.
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Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro placed under house arrest
Supporters of Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro gathered outside his home after he was put under house arrest.
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Tendulkar leads praise for India after Test fightback in England
India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is amongst those to heap praise on the current team after Test series in England.
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Hezbollah supporters protest disarmament ahead of Lebanese government talks
Hezbollah has called for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any discussion on disarmament.
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Who’s seeking asylum in Europe today?
The EU’s asylum map is shifting. Many applicants now prefer Spain, but fewer people are applying.
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Bengaluru stops salaries as India’s Super League turmoil deepens
Indian Super League side Bengaluru has stopped player salaries amid 'uncertainty' around domestic football season.
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