India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

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Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. This video captures the dramatic moment a local resident is airlifted to safety by helicopter in Taree.

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Hundreds of Syrians in Manchester gathered to celebrate the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday, December 8.

Japan, Bangladesh want N. Korea to reaffirm missile moratorium

Japan, Bangladesh want N. Korea to reaffirm missile moratorium

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (C) holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Morshed Khan in Dhaka on July 25. They agreed to cooperate in urging North Korea to reaffirm its missile moratorium in light of the recent adoption of a U.N. resolution condemning N. Korea's missile launches.

Japan, Bangladesh want N. Korea to reaffirm missile moratorium

Japan, Bangladesh want N. Korea to reaffirm missile moratorium

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (C) holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Morshed Khan in Dhaka on July 25. They agreed to cooperate in urging North Korea to reaffirm its missile moratorium in light of the recent adoption of a U.N. resolution condemning N. Korea's missile launches. (Kyodo)