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Iraq turns orange: sandstorm number 8 in the country in a short time

Iraq turns orange: sandstorm number 8 in the country in a short time

Thousands of Iraqis have been treated in hospitals with breathing difficulties following the sandstorms. The elderly and those with chronic respiratory diseases and heart problems are most at risk. Today, hundreds of people in the capital Baghdad and other cities have been hospitalized with breathing difficulties. Climate change Iraq has seen more frequent sandstorms, but experts say the current frequency …

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Nabawischool expands with 8 new coronaproof classrooms

Nabawischool expands with 8 new coronaproof classrooms

The Nabawi school located in Paramaribo-Nord has been extended with 8 new classrooms. The festive opening took place on Friday 13 May and was performed by Minister Bronto Somohardjo of the Interior (BiZa) and Gracia Valies, Director General of Education (AVO) of the Ministry of Education, Science and of Culture (minOWC). They are the first premises in Suriname that comply …

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UK names first migrants awaiting asylum in Rwanda

UK names first migrants awaiting asylum in Rwanda

The British government has designated the first 50 irregular migrants awaiting their asylum procedure in Rwanda. Prime Minister Johnson said it was planned to fly over them in two weeks, although he expects that to be delayed by legal proceedings. The Johnson Administration announced last month that some people crossing the Channel illegally will have to wait for their asylum …

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Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike

Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike

Syrian state media reports that an Israeli airstrike on Syria killed five people, including one civilian. Seven people were also reportedly injured. The Israeli side did not respond to messages. The rockets landed near Masyaf in the west of the country, according to state news agency SANA. Some were reportedly shot down by Syrian air defenses. The Syrians say the …

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Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike

Syria reports dead in Israeli airstrike

Syrian state media reports that an Israeli airstrike on Syria killed five people, including one civilian. Seven people were also reportedly injured. The Israeli side did not respond to messages. The rockets landed near Masyaf in the west of the country, according to state news agency SANA. Some were reportedly shot down by Syrian air defenses. The Syrians say the …

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An escaped bonobo is safe again in Planckendael | Abroad

An escaped bonobo is safe again in Planckendael |  Abroad

The bonobo, an ape, escaped and climbed a tree near his residence. Expedition Bonobo has been open for less than three years, but it’s one of the most popular places to visit in Mechelen Zoo. When the bonobo escaped from its enclosure, Planckendael immediately triggered the emergency plan and started cleaning up the park. “Safety is our priority. The guards …

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