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Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake

Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake

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Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed.
South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swa
An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires.
PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Wildfires

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Wildfires

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
‘The floodgates have really opened’: Democrats raise millions in special House elections in Florida

‘The floodgates have really opened’: Democrats raise millions in special House elections in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump's dramatic restructuring of the federal government, are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on a fiery show with a towering fountain of lava

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on a fiery show with a towering fountain of lava

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano shot lava as high as 1,000 feet (300 meters) into the air during its most recent eruptive episode, geologists said Thursday.
Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.
Manitoba to fund program to help manufacturers weather U.S. tariffs

Manitoba to fund program to help manufacturers weather U.S. tariffs

SELKIRK, Man. — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province wants to make it easier for businesses to weather the storm of U.S. tariffs that are to be placed on Canadian goods in the coming days. U.S.
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