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1 dead in strong quake that sparked tsunami warning, widespread panic in Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines — A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake Saturday night had … Read more

Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying main dam close to Kherson, warns of widespread flooding

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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up a significant dam and hydroelectric energy station in part of southern Ukraine they management, threatening an enormous flood that would displace lots of of hundreds of individuals, and ordered residents downriver to evacuate. Russian information company Tass quoted an unspecified Russian authorities official … Read more