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2 polar bears kill worker at remote radar station in Canada in rare attack

The attack happened Thursday at one of Nasittuq Corporation’s work locations on Brevoort Island, Nunavut.
A polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote village in western Alaska, according to state troopers who said they received the report of the attack on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, in Wales, on the western tip of the Seward Peninsula.
A polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote village in western Alaska, according to state troopers who said they received the report of the attack on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, in Wales, on the western tip of the Seward Peninsula.
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Germany investigates possible sabotage at military barracks

The barracks serve the military part of Cologne/Bonn Airport, where the fleet of military aircraft that serves the German government has its main base.
Lieutenant Colonel Ulrich Fonrobert.
Lieutenant Colonel Ulrich Fonrobert.
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Bones discovered in Spanish cave likely belong to famed priest who created popular pilgrimage

Bishop Theodomir is believed to have helped create the Camino de Santiago, one of Christianity’s most popular pilgrimages. His bones were found in 1955.
Human remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain likely to belong to a ninth-century bishop believed to have helped create the Camino de Santiago, one of Christianity's most popular pilgrimages, are displayed, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain November 20, 2019.
Human remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain likely to belong to a ninth-century bishop believed to have helped create the Camino de Santiago, one of Christianity's most popular pilgrimages, are displayed, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain November 20, 2019.
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Indian doctors stage nationwide strike after trainee doctor is raped and killed

Medical associations nationwide demanded a federal law protecting health care workers, who are regularly assaulted at hospitals.
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states halted elective services "indefinitely" on August 12, to protest the rape and murder of a young medic.
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states halted elective services "indefinitely" on August 12, to protest the rape and murder of a young medic.

Ukraine says its troops are advancing deeper into Russia

The surprise operation has given Ukraine its biggest battlefield gains since 2022 after months on the backfoot.
Russia on August 11 acknowledged Ukrainian troops had pierced deep into the Kursk border region in an offensive that a top official in Ukraine said aimed to "destabilise" Russia and "stretch" its forces.
Russia on August 11 acknowledged Ukrainian troops had pierced deep into the Kursk border region in an offensive that a top official in Ukraine said aimed to "destabilise" Russia and "stretch" its forces.

Germany issues 1st arrest warrant for 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts

The blasts happened as Europe attempted to wean itself off Russian energy sources following the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Russia Ukraine Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
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New Zealand charity distributes candies with potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine

The Auckland City Mission said it was alerted to the incident when a person who had received a food parcel said it contained “funny tasting” sweets.
A pineapple flavored candy filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine is displayed in Auckland, New Zealand, on August 13, 2024.
A pineapple flavored candy filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine is displayed in Auckland, New Zealand, on August 13, 2024.
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Former Bangladesh leader calls for inquiry into killings during unrest that led to her ouster

Sheikh Hasina, who is in self-exile in India, is herself accused of responsibility for much of the deadly violence, and activists have demanded that she be put on trial.
 to demand justice for more than 200 people killed in last month's demonstrations.
 to demand justice for more than 200 people killed in last month's demonstrations.
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Thai court dismisses prime minister over cabinet appointment

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s removal after less than a year in power raises the prospect of more political upheaval in the Southeast Asian country.
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on August 14, 2024 as it ruled against him in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on August 14, 2024 as it ruled against him in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
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Taliban celebrates three years in power as Afghans suffer hunger and repression

At the Taliban’s grandest parade since regaining control of Afghanistan, none of the speakers talked about the everyday challenges facing Afghans.
Taliban authorities kicked off celebrations of the third anniversary of their rule over Afghanistan on August 14 at the former US Bagram air base.
Taliban authorities kicked off celebrations of the third anniversary of their rule over Afghanistan on August 14 at the former US Bagram air base.
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Japan's Kishida to step aside as leader of the key U.S. ally as scandals take their toll

The announcement by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida allows for a fresh leader of his governing Liberal Democratic Party, which has faced a series of corruption scandals.
Image: Fumio Kishida politics political politician
Image: Fumio Kishida politics political politician

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