Is a new conflict brewing in northern Ethiopia?
A recent flare-up in tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray, including reports of heavy artillery battles and drone strikes, has raised fears of a return to war in the northern state -- a conflict potentially stoked by foreign nations.
Read moreThousands stranded as 'unprecedented' rain kills at least five in Japan
At least five people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.
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Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger
Veteran Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin never planned to flee to France.
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UK firefighters 'under pressure' as multiple blazes rage
British firefighters were "under significant pressure" battling multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said Friday.
Read moreThousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least five in Japan
At least five people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.
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EU to study potential vaccine for Lyme disease: companies
EU officials have agreed to study an experimental vaccine against Lyme disease, the world's most common tick-borne illness, its developers said Friday.
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ARKBRIDGE Reaches 50,000 Clients and Launches New Referral Rewards Program
Trading platform marks major client milestone with cash referral rewards, premium technology prizes and vacation experiences.
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Colombia vows to find all missing quake victims as rescue hopes fade
Colombia's disaster relief chief vowed to find the hundreds of people still missing after a massive earthquake, as rescuers dug through rubble early Friday following the end of a critical lifesaving period.
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New wildfire forces evacuation of 500 people in France
A new wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of more than 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares (about 2,700 acres), officials said on Friday.
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Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims 'moral victory'
Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage reclaimed his seat in a by-election, according to the final tally Friday, though his main rival and joke candidate Count Binface took an larger than expected share of the ballot.
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