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November 1, 2024 10:21 PM November 1, 2024 10:21 PM

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Death toll rises to 202 in flood related incidents in Spain

In Spain, the Interior Ministry's Integrated Operational Coordination Centre (CECOPI) reported that the number of deaths from flooding in the Valencian Community has risen to 202. The Spanish Meteorological Agency has issued a red warning for rainfall along the coast of Huelva in the southwestern pa...

November 1, 2024 8:40 PM November 1, 2024 8:40 PM

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UDC presidential candidate Duma Boko declared as 6th president of Botswana

Duma Boko, the presidential candidate of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), was declared Botswana's sixth president today. Botswana's Chief Justice, Terence Rannowane, made the announcement on national television.   According to the southern African country's electoral law, the polling w...

November 1, 2024 8:27 PM November 1, 2024 8:27 PM

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China steps up precautionary measures against Typhoon Kong-rey

Chinese authorities have stepped up precautionary measures in response to Typhoon Kong-rey, with strong winds, heavy rain, and flood risks forecast in coastal regions. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) renewed a blue alert for Kong-rey this evening, forecasting strong gales in coastal areas, ...

November 1, 2024 7:01 PM November 1, 2024 7:01 PM

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8 killed, 9 injured at cooking oil factory in Indonesia

At least eight people were killed and nine others were injured when a major fire broke out at a cooking oil factory near Jakarta, Indonesia. Authorities said that all of the bodies had been evacuated from the site; however, the number of casualties could still rise. Around 20 fire trucks are current...

November 1, 2024 1:59 PM November 1, 2024 1:59 PM

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Death toll rises to 158 in Spain’s devastating floods

In Spain the death toll following devastating flood has mounted to 158.  Several people were also missing due to the natural calamity. Eight hour torrential rain engulfed cities such as Valencia and Malaga, with many finding themselves “trapped like rats” in their homes and cars, surrounded by rapid...

November 1, 2024 12:35 PM November 1, 2024 12:35 PM

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Bangladesh celebrates Kali Puja with sacred fervor and enthusiasm

In Bangladesh, Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a religious festival of the Hindu community, was celebrated across the country on Thursday with due sacred fervor and enthusiasm.         The main features of the Puja were worshiping the goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps at their houses, temples and crema...

November 1, 2024 2:19 PM November 1, 2024 2:19 PM

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin swing state tour ahead of US presidential election

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican contenders for the 5th November US presidential election, began a tour of swing states in the final week of campaigning. The two contenders are locked neck and neck, according to pre-poll surveys. Most surveys have put Harris marginally a...

November 1, 2024 11:25 AM November 1, 2024 11:25 AM

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At least seven killed by Hezbollah rocket attacks in Northern Israel

In Israel, at least seven people were killed in two separate Hezbollah rocket attacks in northern part of the country. Israeli media quoting government sources reported that the attacks occurred on agricultural fields located in Metula and Haifa. The report added that back-to-back deadly rocket atta...