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Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
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Samantha Hall, Fedrick Dacres get podium finishes at LA Throws Cup
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Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup last 32 spot
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PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP) — Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L on Saturday to secure their passage to the last 32 of the W...
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Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AFP) — The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday, and millions more were feared to lack sani...
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Venezuela twin earthquakes toll more than doubles to 589 — president
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Venezuela twin earthquakes toll more than doubles to 589 — president
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The official death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela more than doubled Friday to 589, interim President Delcy Rodrigu...
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Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blast
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GUACHETA, Colombia (AFP)-Rescuers in Colombia on Friday found the bodies of two workers killed after an explosion in an illegal coal mine, as the sear...
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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45
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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government says the official death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa has increased to 45. Minister of Education, Skills, Yout...
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Philippines halts search for typhoon dead as huge new storm nears
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MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, day...
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Red Cross hopes Jamaica hurricane toll stays ‘low’, says disaster planning saved lives
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Disaster planning, including mass evacuations and prepositioning aid in Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa hit, explains th...
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Melissa death toll remains at 19, figure expected to change, says Gov’t
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Melissa death toll remains at 19, figure expected to change, says Gov’t
October 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The official death toll from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19, but the number is expected to change as recovery efforts continue ac...
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing
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CEBU, Philippines (AFP) — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 26 people on t...
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Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120
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Houston, United States (AFP)-Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people...
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Over 900 killed in Iran during 12-day war with Israel — state media
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — At least 935 people were killed in Iran during its 12-day war with Israel, Iranian state media reported Monday, nearly a week sin...
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More than 200 India plane crash victims identified
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
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MANDALAY, Myanmar (AFP)— Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,0...
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