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Rains, landslides kill dozens, affect millions in South Asia
Patna, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — After causing flooding and landslides in Nepal, three rivers are overflowing in northeastern India and submerging parts of the region, killing at least 14 people and affecting the lives of more than 2 million, officials said Monday.
Thai police seize over a ton of crystal meth in raids
Bangkok, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — Police in Thailand said they have seized more than a ton of crystal meth and over 10 million methamphetamine tablets in a series of drug raids this month, amid increased production and use of the drugs in Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong lawmakers urge dialogue after Sunday clashes
Hong Kong, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum urged action Monday in response to violent scuffles between police and protesters.
Building collapse kills 12 in India after monsoon rains
New Delhi, July 15 (AP/UNB) — Rescuers say 11 soldiers are among a dozen bodies recovered from the debris of a three-story building that collapsed after monsoon rains hit a hilly area of northern India.
2 people dead, dozens of homes damaged in Indonesian quake
Indonesia, July 15 (AP/UNB) — A strong earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed two people and damaged at least dozens of homes, a disaster official said Monday, as the government declared a seven-day emergency response period.
Iran says ready to negotiate if US lifts sanctions
Iran, July 15 (AP/UNB) — Iran's president says his country is ready to negotiate with the United States if Washington lifts its economic sanctions.
Trump digs in amid censure of racist tweets about lawmakers
Washington, Jul 15 (AP/UNB) — Injecting race into his criticism of liberal Democrats, President Donald Trump said four congresswomen of color should go back to the "broken and crime infested" countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S. His attack drew a searing condemnation from Democrats who labeled the remarks racist and breathtakingly divisive.
Congo confirms 1st Ebola case in city of Goma
Congo, July 15(AP/UNB) — The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma late Sunday, marking the first time the virus has reached the city of more than 2 million people along the border with Rwanda since the epidemic began nearly a year ago.
Churches jump into action with threat of immigration sweeps
Chicago, July 14 (AP/UNB) — Religious leaders across the country used their pulpits Sunday to quell concerns in immigrant communities and spring into action as nationwide immigration enforcement sweeps loomed.
Statues, education center honor Neil Armstrong at museum
Wapakoneta, July 14 (AP/UNB) — New statues of astronaut Neil Armstrong have been unveiled and an education center has been dedicated in his name as his Ohio hometown continues celebrating its native son's history-making moon mission 50 years ago this month.