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Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000.
by The Associated Press

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Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza

Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza

Here’s a closer look at the United Nations’ breakdown of casualties. The overall total of more than 35,000 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, based on Gaza Health Ministry figures, has not declined.
by Aya Batrawy

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How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

How Israel's military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing

Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy.
by Rob Schmitz

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