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U.S. Targets Chinese, UAE Firms In New Iran Oil Sanctions

Model of petrol pump is seen in front of U.S. and Iran flag colors in this illustration taken March 25, 2022.
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell tens of millions of dollars' in Iranian oil and petrochemical products to East Asia as it seeks to raise pressure on Tehran to curb its nuclear programme.
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Remains of a mobile park destroyed by the McKinney Fire are seen near Yreka, California, U.S., August 1, 2022.

California Forest Fire Kills 2, Rainfall Helps Fight Flames

Two bodies were found inside a burned-out car in the path of a huge northern California forest fire raging near the Oregon border, authorities said on Monday, as crews battling the blaze for a fourth day took advantage of rainfall in the area.
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Two Dead In Wake Of Northern California Wildfire

Two bodies were found inside a burned-out car in the path of a huge wildfire raging near California's border with Oregon, authorities said on Monday, as heavy smoke limited efforts to deploy aircraft to contain the blaze over the weekend.
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Two Deaths Reported In Northern California Wildfire

Two bodies were found inside a burned-out car in the path of a huge wildfire raging near California's border with Oregon, authorities said on Monday, as heavy smoke limited efforts to deploy aircraft to contain the blaze over the weekend.
A woman uses her phone near the partially-collapsed Beirut grain silos, damaged in the August 2020 port blast, in Beirut Lebanon July 31, 2022.

Beirut Silo Collapses, Reviving Trauma Ahead Of Blast Anniversary

Part of the grain silos at Beirut Port collapsed on Sunday just days before the second anniversary of the massive explosion that damaged them, sending a cloud of dust over the capital and reviving traumatic memories of the blast that killed more than 215 people.
A flooded area is flown over by a Kentucky National Guard helicopter deployed in response to a declared state of emergency in eastern Kentucky, U.S. July 27, 2022. U.S. Army National Guard/Handout via REUTERS

Kentucky Floods Kill At Least 28 - 'Everything Is Gone'

Floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky have killed at least 28 people, including four children, Governor Andy Beshear said on Sunday as authorities worked to provide food and shelter for thousands of displaced residents.
A green valley contrasts against the charred mountains from a wildfire in Chacon, New Mexico, U.S. July 24, 2022.

After Starting New Mexico Fire, U.S. Asks Victims To Pay

After the U.S. government started the largest wildfire in New Mexico's recorded history in April, it is asking victims to share recovery costs on private land, jeopardizing relief efforts, according to residents and state officials.

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