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California wildfires spark evacuations

Two wildfires that hit California threatens homes and could result in the evacuation of hundreds of people, US officials say.…

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Ebola outbreak: US doctor Kent Brantly tests positive for deadly virus

US doctor Kent Brantly, who has been working with Ebola patients in Liberia, has tested positive for the deadly virus,…

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Gaza Strip: Israel accepts UN request for 24-hour ceasefire

Israel has accepted a UN request for a 24-hour ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel has warned the army will act…

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Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone escapee Saudatu Koroma dies

Saudatu Koroma, a Sierra Leone woman who fled hospital after testing positive for the Ebola virus, has died after turning…

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Ebola outbreak: Nigeria on red alert over Lagos death

Nigeria has put all entries into the country on red alert after confirming the death of a Liberian man who…

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UN: South Sudan’s food crisis is the worst in the world

The UN Security Council has warned over South Sudan's food crisis as the worst in the world, calling for urgent…

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Phoenix dust storm leaves thousands without power and delays flights

A huge sandstorm that completely covered the Greater Phoenix, knocked out power to 12,000 residents, and delayed flights at Phoenix…

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Libya: US embassy in Tripoli evacuates its staff over security concerns

The staff of the US embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli has been temporarily evacuated over security concerns. The US…

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Gaza: Israel and Hamas agree 12-hour humanitarian ceasefire

Israel and Hamas militant movement have accepted a 12-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The truce is due to begin at…

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Gaza: Israel rejects John Kerry ceasefire proposal

Israel has rejected a Gaza ceasefire proposal put forward by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Israeli Defense Minister Moshe…

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