Dozens killed by floods and mudslides in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
More than 50 people were killed by flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Timor-Leste on April 4.
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- The Independent
Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
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Pelosi will allow Republican input on proposed Jan. 6 commission subpoenas
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- USA TODAY
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- The Independent
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- BBC
Ohio shooting: Columbus police kill black teenage girl
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- The Independent
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- The Independent
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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
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