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Update: More evacuations as massive fires rapidly expand in California

LOS ANGELES, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A series of massive fires in northern and central California forced more evacuations as…

Covid-19: US cases surpass 5.5 mln – Johns Hopkins University

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 5.5 million, according to…

Mali’s opposition to work with coup leaders on transition

103 BAMAKO, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali’s opposition vowed to work on a political transition with the military leaders who…

Thousands flee as fast-moving wildfires spread in California

LOS ANGELES, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– Thousands of people fled their homes in northern California as hundreds of fast-moving wildfires…

Brazil Reports Nearly 50,000 New COVID-19 Cases

SAO PAULO, Aug 20 (NNN-CMA) – Brazil reported 49,298 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, raising the total…

Massive Fire Breaks Out In Plastic Plant In U.S. Texas

HOUSTON, Aug 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – A massive fire that broke out overnight at a plastics plant near U.S. Texas city…

U.S. COVID-19 Cases Surpass 5.5 Million: Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, Aug 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 5.5 million on…

Brazil indigenous protesters suspend roadblock

Members of the Kayapo indigenous tribe look at police officers while blocking highway BR163 during a protest in the outskirts…

Hurricane Genevieve barrels towards Mexico’s Baja California

MEXICO CITY, Aug 19, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Authorities in Mexico’s Baja California closed ports and beaches on Tuesday as Hurricane…

California declares statewide emergency to fight wildfires

Transmission towers and power lines near Winterhaven, Calif., on Tuesday LOS ANGELES, Aug 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — California Governor Gavin Newsom…