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Death toll from Afghanistan's floods rises to 160: officials

Death toll from Afghanistan's floods rises to 160: officials

11 May 2024 | 6:41 PM

Kabul, May 11 (UNI) At least 160 people have been killed and 117 others injured as rainstorms and flash floods hit major parts of the provinces of Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan and Ghor of war-ravaged Afghanistan, local officials said on Saturday.

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Iceland, China agree to boost trade opportunities at CIIE promotional event

11 May 2024 | 5:39 PM

Reykjavik, May 11 (UNI) A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Friday between Business Iceland and the China International Import Expo Bureau, tapping the potential for a record number of Icelandic companies participating in this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE).

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5 soldiers killed in clash with militants in NW Pakistan

11 May 2024 | 4:21 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (UNI) Five soldiers were killed in a clash with terrorists in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, official sources said.

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Israeli bombardment in Gaza kills 31

11 May 2024 | 4:14 PM

Gaza, May 11 (UNI) At least 31 people were killed and others injured on Friday by Israeli bombardment in various areas of the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported.

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Emir of Kuwait dissolves parliament elected month ago

11 May 2024 | 3:32 PM

Kuwait City, May 11 (UNI) Kuwaiti Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday evening issued a decree dissolving the parliament elected in early April.

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At least 70 killed as storms, flash floods lash Afghan

11 May 2024 | 1:52 PM

Kabul, May 11 (UNI) At least 70 people have been killed as storms and flash floods lashed north Afghanistan's Baghlan and Takhar provinces on Friday, local officials said.

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Hamas leader in Gaza strip may remain in tunnels under Khan Younis

11 May 2024 | 1:10 PM

Gaza, May 11 (UNI) The Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, may be in tunnels under the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis, The Times of Israel reported, citing two Israeli officials.

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Death toll from flooding in Brazil rises to 126

11 May 2024 | 12:38 PM

Brasília, May 11 (UNI) The death toll from floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 126, the region's civil Defence authority said on Friday, adding that 756 people were injured and 141 remain missing.

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Wildfire prompts emergency alert for 2 communities in western Canada

11 May 2024 | 12:32 PM

Ottawa, May 11 (UNI) An evacuation alert was issued Friday night for two communities in Canada's western province of Alberta due to an out-of-control wildfire.

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

5.0-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan

11 May 2024 | 12:26 PM

Tokyo, May 11 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Hokkaido, Japan Region at 00:47:21 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

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S Africa urges ICJ to adopt further measures against Israel over Rafah incursion

S Africa urges ICJ to adopt further measures against Israel over Rafah incursion

11 May 2024 | 12:24 PM

The Hague, May 11 (UNI) South Africa has filed an urgent request with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday for additional provisional measures against Israel over its planned military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.

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China backs UNSC reconsidering Palestine's membership, urges US not to block process

China backs UNSC reconsidering Palestine's membership, urges US not to block process

11 May 2024 | 12:23 PM

United Nations, May 11 (UNI) Beijing is in favour of the UN Security Council reconsidering Palestine’s full membership at the United Nations and urges the US not to block this process, the Chinese Ambassador to the UN Fu Cong said on Friday.

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Train crash in Argentina, 30 Injured

Train crash in Argentina, 30 Injured

11 May 2024 | 12:20 PM

Buenos Aires, May 11 (UNI) At least 30 people were injured and hospitalised after a train collision in Buenos Aires, Alberto Crescenti, director of the SAME emergency service, said.

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US Army orders $332mln more multiple launch rockets from Lockheed Martin

US Army orders $332mln more multiple launch rockets from Lockheed Martin

11 May 2024 | 12:20 PM

Washington, May 11 (UNI) Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $332,126,764 US Army modification contract for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, the Department of Defense announced in a press release.

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Nepal's rope-fixing team scales Mount Qomolangma

11 May 2024 | 12:10 PM

Kathmandu, May 11 (UNI) A team of Nepali Sherpa climbers fixed the rope to the peak of Mount Qomolangma on Friday evening, clearing the way for the season's expedition, said Nepal's Department of Tourism.

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