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A picturesque village perched high on the slopes of hills offered a stunning sea panorama on Turkey's western coast -- until the engulfing flames turned the scene from paradise to a nightmare.
Forest fires in Turkey under control: minister
Fires that have ravaged forests around Turkey's third most-populous city Izmir for the past four days have largely been brought under control, authorities said Sunday.
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Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated.
Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic
Sudan's health minister on Saturday declared a cholera epidemic after weeks of heavy rain in the war-torn country, in a video released by his ministry.
Around 125 firefighters tackle blaze at historic London art centre
Around 125 firefighters tackled a large blaze at London's historic Somerset House cultural centre on Saturday, with flames leaping out from underneath its roof.
Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze at historic London art centre
Around 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze at London's historic Somerset House cultural centre on Saturday, with flames leaping out from underneath its roof.
Missouri woman arrested for scheme to steal Elvis estate Graceland
A Missouri woman was arrested on Friday for an alleged "brazen scheme" to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the family of the King of Rock and Roll, the Justice Department said.
Top UN court to hold climate justice hearings in December
The highest UN court on Friday announced hearings over a key climate justice case outlining countries' obligations regarding global warming and legal consequences for failing to address the climate emergency.
Thousands march, doctors plan new strike over colleague's brutal murder
Thousands of Indians marched through the streets of Kolkata on Friday demanding justice after the rape and murder of a doctor, channelling nationwide outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.
Kim Dotcom vows to fight order for US extradition
New Zealand-based tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom lashed out at the US government Friday, as his decade-long effort to avoid extradition on fraud and money laundering charges appeared to have failed.
Indian doctor strikes, protests grow after colleague's murder
Indian doctors said Friday they would increase nationwide protests and strikes after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women.
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As monsoon rains were about to break over Pakistan, 14-year-old Shamila and her 13-year-old sister Amina were married off in exchange for money, a decision their parents made to help the family survive the threat of floods.
Five charged over ketamine death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
US prosecutors said Thursday they have charged five people, including two doctors, over the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who died at his Los Angeles home last year after years of struggling with addiction.
Russia jails US-Russian woman for 12 years for 'high treason'
A Russian court on Thursday jailed US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina for 12 years after she was found guilty of "high treason" for giving about $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity in a case slammed as "vindictive cruelty" by the US presidency.
At least one arrested over actor Matthew Perry's death: US media
At least one person has been arrested in connection with the ketamine overdose death last year of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, US media reported Thursday.
Four arrested after Spanish teen star Yamal's father stabbed
Four people have been arrested after a knife attack on the father of young Spanish football star Lamine Yamal in Catalonia, local police told AFP Thursday.
Japan lifts 'megaquake' warning, tells people to 'go back to normal'
Japan lifted on Thursday a warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, with the government telling people to "go back to normal".
Japan lifts 'megaquake' warning
Japan lifted on Thursday a week-old warning that a "megaquake" potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, with the government telling people their lives could now "go back to normal".
New Zealand police recover dozens of 'sweets' containing meth
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Japan set to lift 'megaquake' warning
Japan will lift its week-old "megaquake" warning later Thursday if there is no further major seismic activity, the disaster management minister said.
Greenland to rule on anti-whaling activist Watson's detention
American-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested in July in Greenland, goes before a judge Thursday who will rule on his continued detention pending his possible extradition to Japan.
Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide mid-air
Two French pilots died on Wednesday after their Rafale jets collided in mid-air in eastern France, President Emmanuel Macron said, in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge military aircraft.
Son of Norwegian princess took cocaine and alcohol before attack
The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has admitted carrying out a cocaine and alcohol-fuelled assault on his girlfriend, in a statement released by Norwegian broadcaster NRK on Wednesday.
Ernesto becomes a hurricane after drenching Puerto Rico
Ernesto grew into a hurricane Wednesday, US forecasters said, after leaving more than 600,000 customers without power in the US territory of Puerto Rico.
France launches probe over alleged cyberbullying of Olympic gender-row boxer Khelif
France has launched a cyberbullying probe following a complaint by Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, who was at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympic Games, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Athens blaze reignites questions over 'fire every year'
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India's bad boy pilgrimage for Hindu god of destruction
The Hindu sacred month of Shravan honours the god of destruction Lord Shiva, and in northern India, it has become increasingly associated with mob violence by saffron-clad devotees.
Canadian LGBTQ community denounces alarming rise in attacks
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Meth found in sweets handed out by New Zealand charity
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France reports over 140 cyberattacks linked to Olympics
French authorities said on Tuesday that more than 140 cyberattacks were reported during the Paris Olympics, but none of them disrupted the competitions.