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New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving
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Workers stage walkout at US maker of Fallout video game
Hundreds of US workers at the video game giant behind Fallout staged a one-day strike Wednesday over outsourcing and remote work policies, their labor union said.
Spain evacuates thousands in fresh flood alarm
Spain evacuated thousands of residents and closed schools on Wednesday as torrential rains lashed the country two weeks after its worst floods in a generation killed more than 220 people.
No end in sight to Sudan war as both sides seek 'decisive' win
Sudan has seen a surge in extreme violence in recent weeks as the warring military and paramilitary push for a decisive victory, with no political solution in sight.
Demands for Church of England reform after abuse scandal
Anglican leaders faced pressure Wednesday to speed up reforms following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation over a damning report concluding the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.
China removes memorials to victims of deadliest attack in a decade
Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of the country's deadliest attack in a decade, snuffing out makeshift memorials to the 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd at a sports complex.
Iran hangs man 'for second time' after previous execution halted: NGO
Iran hung a 26-year-old man for a second time Wednesday months after a previous execution was halted half a minute in, an NGO said.
Indonesians drill for disaster before tsunami anniversary
Hundreds of Indonesians fled for higher ground Wednesday as they ran through disaster drills in the region worst hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami ahead of its 20th anniversary next month.
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The Philippines ordered evacuations Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Usagi's arrival, as the UN's disaster office sought $32.9 million in aid for the country after recent storms killed more than 150 people.
China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car rampage
Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years, snuffing out makeshift memorials to the 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd at a sports complex.
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Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.
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Australian airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano erupts
Several Australian airlines on Wednesday cancelled their flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.
China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car ramming attack
Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years, snuffing out makeshift memorials to the 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd at a sports complex.
Evacuations, call for aid as Typhoon Usagi approaches Philippines
The Philippines ordered evacuations ahead of Typhoon Usagi on Wednesday, as the UN disaster office sought $32.9 million in aid for the country after storms that killed more than 150 people.
China clears memorial to victims of deadly car ramming attack
Workers in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai removed flowers and candles early Wednesday from a makeshift memorial to 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd in one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years.
Venezuela crackdown helped avert 'civil war': attorney general
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Fifteen inmates killed in new Ecuador jail massacre
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35 killed, dozens wounded in south China car ramming
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Lindt disputes US lawsuit claims, stands by 'excellence' labelling
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