Typhoon Nepartak Hits Taiwan Forcing Massive Evacuations
Super typhoon Nepartak struck Taiwan causing widespread power outages and flight cancellations. More than 17,300 people evacuated and 517,000 households lost power as 3 deaths and 172 injuries were reported. The storm weakened moving toward Fujian China with continued flooding.
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Strikes in Idlib Kill Dozens as Eid Ends Cease-fire
In Syria Idlib airstrikes killed 23 at a riverside Darkush location amid Eid prayers. Rebels shelled Aleppo city killing at least 25 as a 72 hour cease-fire neared its end, raising fears of a rising death toll. The dead included 10 women and two children.
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NATO to deploy battalions in the Baltic states and Poland
At a Warsaw summit NATO leaders pledged four multinational battalions totaling 3 000 to 4 000 troops for rotating duty in Lithuania Latvia Estonia and Poland to deter Russian aggression while pursuing dialogue with Moscow. President Obama said about 1 000 US troops would bolster presence in Poland and nations like Britain Germany Canada and France would contribute. Poland voiced distrust of Russia and urged continued sanctions until ceasefire terms are met.
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