Far-Right Party Wins German Regional Election, Falls Short of Majority
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The Alternative for Germany party secured victory in the state of Saxony but will need coalition partners to govern.
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Death Toll Climbs to 6 in New Delhi Building Collapse
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Search and rescue teams continue to comb through debris for individuals still trapped after a five-story structure collapsed Sunday.
Nepal Mourns Flood Victims as Search Continues
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The nation observed a day of mourning for over 1,300 killed and thousands missing in recent floods.
Indonesian Volcano Eruption Strands Thousands, Closes Airports
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Anak Krakatau volcano's ash plumes disrupt air travel, leaving an estimated 270,000 passengers affected as authorities warn of continued activity.
UN Adopts New World Map Projection, Sparking Debate and US Opposition
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The Equal Earth projection, approved by the UN General Assembly, aims for greater accuracy in landmass representation, leading to significant visual changes for countries like Australia and Africa.
Congo Ebola Burial Teams Face Community Anger, Fatigue
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Teams tasked with safely burying Ebola victims grapple with overwhelming workloads and hostility from locals who are deprived of traditional funeral rites.
Ebola Burial Teams in Congo Face Anger, Fatigue Amid Escalating Outbreak
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Front-line workers grapple with increased workload, community distrust, and the risk of infection while trying to contain a deadly epidemic.
Indonesia Volcano Eruption Cancels Flights, Strands Thousands
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Anak Krakatau volcano's eruption spewed ash, forcing the closure of multiple airports and disrupting travel for an estimated 170,000 passengers.
Fireworks Blast Kills 10, Injures 64 at Mexican Festival
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An explosion involving pyrotechnic materials at a festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico, resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries.