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At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says

At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to force them out, a group r
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At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine, group says

At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine, group says

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out, a group representing the miners said Monday.
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Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case , a federal judge said Monday — the latest ruling in a court dispute ove
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Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case

Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Monday that the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. The ruling from U.S.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat.
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At least 40 farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria, an official says

At least 40 farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria, an official says

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by Muslim militants in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, a government official said Monday.
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At least 40 farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria, an official says

At least 40 farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria, an official says

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed by extremists during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official said Monday.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday.
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Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet, officials said Monday.
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24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong
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