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Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure, 40, 000 people evacuated
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (409+ words) Pressure may ease at leaking methyl methacrylate tank, but evacuations stay in place Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has…...
Gates Foundation commits $15 million in emergency funding to support Ebola response in Congo and Uganda
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (278+ words) $15 million emergency fund to Africa CDC and WHO to bolster Bundibugyo Ebola response SEATTLE: The Gates Foundation is committing an initial $15 million in emergency funding to support the response for Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of…...
Arsenal lift Premier League trophy after beating Palace
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (673+ words) Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side clinched their first English title for 22 years on Tuesday when second-placed Manchester City drew at Bournemouth....
Early heart disease detection: 'Zayed Giving Caravans' start community mission
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (251+ words) AI-powered mobile clinics boost early heart disease detection across the UAE ABU DHABI: The Zayed Giving caravans have launched a community volunteering mission for the early detection of heart disease using artificial intelligence (AI) in Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed…...
Relationship with Iran "more professional, productive" " Trump
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (583+ words) 'They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a nuclear weapon' Iran deal closer " and further away " than it seems Trump: US blockade of Iran stays until deal signed Iran's new proposal: Same old "garbage'? US President Donald…...
Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in attack on Kiev region
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (233+ words) Moscow says latest strike answers deadly school attack in occupied Luhansk MOSCOW/KIEV: Russia has used its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine for a third time as it launched major attacks on the Kiev region overnight, Moscow…...
Abu Dhabi-born Yash Raj Punja shines as RR secure IPL playoff spot with win over MI
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (477+ words) Archer, Punja shine as Rajasthan Royals enter IPL playoffs Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the fourth and final team into the IPL play-offs with a comfortable 30-run win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last match on Sunday. Set to score 206 for…...
Oman issues 21-day health monitoring advisory for travellers from Ebola-hit countries
6+ hour ago (256+ words) Authority urges avoiding travel to outbreak areas and to follow official health updates Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued new travel guidance urging passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to monitor their health for 21 days, following international health…...
Jazeera Airways expands its European network with new direct Kuwait'London Luton flights starting July 8
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (196+ words) Carrier to launch four weekly flights from July 8 Jazeera Airways announced the launch of its first direct commercial flights to London Luton Airport from Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 5, expanding its European network amid rising travel demand. The Kuwaiti budget carrier…...
Trump Tempers Optimism on US-Iran Deal as Nuclear, Sanctions and Strait of Hormuz Disputes Persist
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (696+ words) Disputes over uranium, Hormuz and Tehran hardliners still threaten any breakthrough Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not "rush…...