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Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

Mexico City, Mar 28 (UNI) A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states, the Mexican government said on Wednesday.
According to a report by the National Forestry Commission (Conafor), there are 120 forest fires in 19 states, with the central state of Hidalgo being the being the worst hit, having so far burned 1,874 hectares.
Conafor's preliminary report said there are active fires where an estimate of the affected open field is still not available. In recent days, 42 fires have been extinguished, preliminarily affecting 2,608 hectares.
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Netherlands to purchase 46 leopard 2 tanks from Germany

Netherlands to purchase 46 leopard 2 tanks from Germany

15 Oct 2024 | 8:33 AM

Berlin, Oct 15 (UNI) The Netherlands will purchase 46 Leopard 2 tanks from Germany, with the first batch expected to be delivered in 2027, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on Monday.

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Pentagon condemns China's military exercises off Taiwan Coast

Pentagon condemns China's military exercises off Taiwan Coast

15 Oct 2024 | 8:26 AM

Washington, Oct 15 (UNI) The United States condemns the People's Liberation Army's Joint Sword-2024B military exercises near Taiwan, considering them "irresponsible, disproportionate and destabilizing," Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Monday.

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Hezbollah fired about 115 projectiles in Israel

Hezbollah fired about 115 projectiles in Israel

15 Oct 2024 | 8:25 AM

Beirut, Oct 15 (UNI) Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah fired about 115 projectiles at Israel on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

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Three hospitalized after chemical explosion at Sydney university

15 Oct 2024 | 8:19 AM

Sydney, Oct 15 (UNI) Three people have been hospitalized after a chemical explosion at the University of Sydney on Tuesday.

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Putin submits strategic partnership treaty with N Korea to parliament for ratification

15 Oct 2024 | 1:02 AM

Moscow, Oct 14 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday has submitted to the Russian State Duma, the lower house of the parliament, a bill to ratify the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea, according to the State Duma's electronic database.

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