Biden orders 1000 more troops to Afghanistan
President Biden authorized 1000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan to total about 5000, aiming for an orderly drawdown and aiding evacuation of Afghan partners. The move follows rapid Taliban gains and raises questions about the August 31 withdrawal deadline and embassy security at Kabul airport.
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Haiti Hit by 7.2 Quake Kills Over 300, Wide Destruction
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti injuring about 1,800 and killing at least 304 people. Prime Minister Ariel Henry declares a one month state of emergency and coordinates aid as Les Cayes and surrounding towns suffer heavy damage amid a tropical storm. Rescue workers rush survivors to hospitals while international aid teams prepare to assist. The epicenter was roughly 78 miles west of Port-au-Prince as officials warn of overwhelmed facilities.
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Turkish flood toll rises across Bartin Kastamonu Sinop
Flooding on Wednesday in Bartin Kastamonu and Sinop demolished homes severed at least five bridges swept away cars and blocked roads. AFAD reports 57 dead 48 Kastamonu 8 Sinop 1 Bartin with 8 hospitalized. Interior Minister Soylu says 15 unidentified. Rescue teams sniffer dogs helicopters and planes continue search.
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Israel condemns Poland law over Holocaust property rights
Israel condemned Poland's law restricting restitution for property seized by the communist regime and recalled its top diplomat in protest. The move deepens a diplomatic crisis with Poland's nationalist government as Warszawa maintains the measure blocks compensation for owners and their heirs, including Jewish and non Jewish claimants.
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U S warns 9 11 anniversary could inspire attacks
The Department of Homeland Security cautions the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks could trigger extremist violence. No specific threats are named, but a heightened threat environment is noted with domestic extremists as a priority, alongside al Qaida's Inspire magazine release.
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Bus Crash on New York Thruway Sends 50 Plus to Hospitals
A tour bus bound for Niagara Falls veered off near Weedsport and rolled onto its side, sending 57 aboard to Auburn and Upstate University Hospital for injuries. One westbound lane remained closed as state police investigated causes.
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Turkish flood death toll reaches 57 on Black Sea coast
The Turkish emergency agency says at least 57 people died in floods and mudslides along the Black Sea coast as rescuers probe gaps in the tally. Torrential rains battered the region, with authorities denying reports of many more missing.
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