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Tourists evacuated by boat from holiday resort as Turkey wildfires burn

Tourists staying at the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum were evacuated and told to wait for rescue boats on Saturday evening as fresh wildfires erupted nearby, according to local media.

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New Zealand’s PM Ardern apologises for 1970s immigration raids on Pacific community

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a sombre state apology on Sunday to the Pacific community for racially targeted immigration raids in the 1970s that resulted in deportations and prosecutions. The “Dawn Raids”, which often occurred

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Health ministry chief as positivity rate tops 3%: ‘We’re not seeing a slowdown’

Nachman Ash says 3rd shot will help fight against coronavirus but boosters may be needed perpetually; serious COVID cases rise to 212

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At Munich massacre memorial, widow lauds Olympics’ long-awaited tribute

Days after opening ceremony honored Israeli victims of 1972 terror attack for the first time, Israeli ambassador urges world to stand together against terrorism

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A Macaroon Crossed With a Mounds Bar

These hybrid treats with white, milk and dark Belgian chocolate are filled with a variety of flavors.

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He Hired 2 Men to Kidnap His Wife. They Ended Up Drowning.

Lawrence Handley, 53, a business executive from Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty this week to three criminal charges after a plot to kidnap his estranged wife went badly awry.

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The Best and Worst Cities to Live Without a Car

Want to help the environment? Going carless is an excellent start.

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After a Tragic Beginning, a ‘Happily Ever After’

Jaclyn Katz didn’t expect to find romance from a dating app — until she met Michael Sacks. She felt comfortable enough with him to share a childhood trauma.

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‘The Jetpack Guy Is Back’: Los Angeles Sighting Draws an Inquiry, Again

Federal aviation officials said they, along with the F.B.I., were investigating the report of a person in a jetpack flying over Los Angeles.

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Israel’s Olympic baseball team beats Mexico, keeping medal hopes alive

In first victory in Tokyo games, Israeli team wins 12-5, advancing to double round-robin phase

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