2 Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece
The aircraft crashed while battling a wildfire northwest of Athens, as Greece fought more than 200 fires in the past week.
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As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
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Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
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Attack on Pakistani Police Station Fuels Fear of Terrorism Surge
The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
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On Venezuela’s Coast, Life Is Reduced to Survival and Burial
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Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape …
Canada’s WestJet Airlines Cancels Trips Amid Flight Attendant Strike
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpa…
Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal
President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was p…
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of priv…