Donald Trump and Joe Biden get off to a smooth start
It's going to be a pivotal day in US politics in 2024. a day that, very appropriately, has been termed "Super Tuesday." This is the decisive round in the competition for the presidential nominations of both parties. Millions of voters participate in the Super Tuesday polling in 16 states and one territory.
Chile pollution: The government plans to shut down coal facilities.
A coal plant in northern Chile is set to begin shutting down as part of a government strategy to phase out coal production there. Many residents of Mejillones are in advanced stages of cancer as a result of plant poisoning. The coal industry gave the port town riches but also produced high amounts of pollution.
Russia shoots down "38 drones" after reports that Ukraine deployed weapons into Crimea.
All 38 drones that Ukraine had launched at the Crimean peninsula, according to Russia, have been destroyed by its air defense systems. Social media posts about early-morning explosions close to an oil facility in the Black Sea port of Feodosia prompted the declaration. Rob McBride of Al Jazeera has the most recent information from Kyiv.
Bolivia: At least three people dead in landslides caused by heavy rainfall
In Bolivia, strong rains have caused landslides and increased the possibility of river overflows. There have been landslides that have claimed at least three lives. Numerous homes have been evacuated and tens of others have been completely damaged.
Ethiopia honors Jesus' baptism Ethiopian Orthodox Christians commemorated Jesus' baptism on Timket, a feast held in the country's capital, Addis Ababa. The custom of each church carrying a tabot, a holy duplicate of the ark of the covenant, marked the beginning of the UNESCO-listed festival of the Epiphany.
Israel bombs a mosque in northern Gaza, leaving one killed and eleven injured.
In the al-Fakhoura neighborhood of the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, an Israeli bombing destroyed a mosque and damaged nearby homes. Rescuers are now retrieving survivors and remains from the debris. Israeli airplanes had struck the mosque, according to a civil defense worker on the scene, and many women and children were among the injured.
An IAF Tejas aircraft crashes close to Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; the pilot successfully ejects
In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, an Indian Air Force aircraft had an accident. The Tejas light combat aircraft went down during an operational training sortie close to Jaisalmer.
Elections in Indonesia are scheduled for this Wednesday. On Wednesday, more than 200 million Indonesians will have the opportunity to cast ballots for a new president. President Joko Widodo, whose second term is coming to an end, has three contenders vying for his seat. The campaign has been overshadowed by his impact.
Once more, Iceland's volcano erupts, disrupting the hot water supply to museums and schools.
On Thursday, an Icelandic volcano erupted for the second time this year. A supply pipeline was overtaken by a flood of lava, cutting off heat and hot water to several communities on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Watch to find out more!
Mexico now leads China in US imports for the first time in 20 years.
China was the United States' principal commercial partner for many years. But a momentous shift occurred in 2023. Mexico outpaced China, with $475 billion in commodities sent to the US vs $427 billion for China. This is a dramatic departure from the past due to several reasons.
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According to the government, Canada faces another "catastrophic" wildfire season.
The federal government of Canada warned on Wednesday that there might be another "catastrophic" wildfire season due to higher-than-average spring and summer temperatures across a large portion of the nation brought on by El Nino weather patterns.
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