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April 18, 2024

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

Meteorologists have said that while cloud seeding may bring rain, it doesn't typically cause pouring rain or flooding like the recent deluge that drenched the United Arab Emirates.

April 18, 2024

NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions

Top European Union and NATO officials have urged foreign ministers from industrialized nations to take steps to provide more artillery and air defense systems to Ukraine.

April 18, 2024

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

A human rights organization that represents ethnic Armenians is arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide and submitted evidence on Thursday to the International Criminal Court.

April 18, 2024

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

April 18, 2024

Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

April 18, 2024

Harris makes third visit to key swing state this year

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Monday, marking her third visit to the battleground state this year.

April 18, 2024

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.

April 18, 2024

EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas

The European Commission has proposed to begin negotiations with the U.K. to allow young people to work, study and move freely in both areas after the U.K's departure from the EU in 2020.

April 18, 2024

WV mom charged in death of teen found 'emaciated to a skeletal state'

A Boone County, West Virginia, woman has been charged in her 14-year-old daughter's death. The teenager was reportedly found "emaciated to a skeletal state."

April 18, 2024

Cyber fraud network stole personal data from thousands, UK police say

The Metropolitan Police in London have disrupted a website called LabHost, which facilitated cyber fraud by allowing criminals to create phishing sites.