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More than 300 have died since the start of monsoon season
(CNN)At least 324 people have died in the Indian state of Kerala since the start of monsoon season in late May, officials said Friday.In just the past 10 days, flash floods and landslides have
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Kerala monsoon rains turn deadly
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Afghan President announces ceasefire if Taliban agrees, too
(CNN)Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday announced a monthlong ceasefire of action against the Taliban, which said it will release hundreds of prisoners to mark the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha.The ceasefire would start Monday,
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Families split by the Korean War get rare chance to reunite
Seoul, South Korea (CNN)Lee Keum-seom hasn't held her son in 68 years. The last time she saw him, Sang Chol was four years old, and together with her husband and their daughter, they were
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Mom to see son for first time in 68 years
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North, South Korean leaders to meet again
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How did Korea split?
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8.2-magnitude quake strikes in South Pacific
(CNN)A massive 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly 200 miles off Fiji and almost the same distance from Tonga, according to the preliminary report from the US Geological
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Kofi Annan Fast Facts
(CNN)Here's a look at the life of Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.Personal:Birth date: April 8, 1938Birth place: Kumasi, Ghana
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Opinion: Exploiting the end of the American era
The first major global conflict of the 21st century broke out in the Middle East. It didn't involve Iran. ISIS wasn't a factor. Surprisingly, even Israel found itself on the sidelines. The initial volley


