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Tunisian president's remarks on Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic and prompt an uproar

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied ’s remarks about Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic, prompting an uproar on Tuesday on social media platforms across the world following floods that devastated a Libyan city .
Hyundai rushing to open Georgia plant because of law rewarding domestic electric vehicle production

Hyundai rushing to open Georgia plant because of law rewarding domestic electric vehicle production

ATLANTA (AP) — A top Hyundai executive said Tuesday that the company is rushing to start electric vehicle and battery production as soon as possible at a $7.
Quebec's Anticosti Island recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Quebec's Anticosti Island recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

MONTREAL — Ten years after Quebec's government wanted to launch oil and gas exploration on Anticosti Island, the picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
New Brunswick premier vows comprehensive review after massive Port Saint John fire

New Brunswick premier vows comprehensive review after massive Port Saint John fire

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A joint task force investigation into last week's major fire at a scrapyard in Saint John, N.B., will consider whether the recycling plant should continue operating at the city's port, says Premier Blaine Higgs.
Climate change made storm that devastated Libya far more likely and intense, scientists say

Climate change made storm that devastated Libya far more likely and intense, scientists say

The devastating storm that dumped torrential rains along the Libyan coast this month was up to 50 times more likely to occur and 50% more intense because of human-caused climate change, according to an analysis released Tuesday.
Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the
More evacuation alerts for southern B.C., wildfire but cooler weather could help

More evacuation alerts for southern B.C., wildfire but cooler weather could help

VANCOUVER — Most of the District of Peachland along the west side of Okanagan Lake is now on evacuation alert as drought, heat and windy conditions in southern British Columbia fuel the late-season Glen Lake wildfire.
Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened?

ESSEN, Germany (AP) — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the ec
Prince William sees oyster reef restoration project on NYC visit for environmental summit

Prince William sees oyster reef restoration project on NYC visit for environmental summit

NEW YORK (AP) — Prince William got a first-hand look at the waters of New York City on Monday on a visit to an oyster reef restoration project, after arriving in the United States for an environmental summit connected to a global competition for solu
Libyan leader says flooded city has been divided to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

Libyan leader says flooded city has been divided to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

DERNA, Libya (AP) — The prime minister of Libya's eastern administration said Tuesday that authorities have divided the flood-stricken city of Derna into four sections to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks, a day after thousands of angry pro
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