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Storms and Flooding Around the World

NFK Editors — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:30:40 +0000

Heavy rains, typhoons, and hurricanes have led to serious flooding in places around the world. Deadly flooding has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes across affected countries in central Africa, central Europe, and Asia.

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Droughts Cause Problems Around the World

NFK Editors — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:30:35 +0000

This summer has brought extreme heat and droughts to places around the world. The droughts are leading to serious problems, including shortages of food and energy, problems with transportation, and price increases. The effects of the droughts are likely to be felt for years.

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Truce Stops Fighting in Ethiopia – For Now

NFK Editors — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:30:21 +0000

For almost 17 months, Ethiopia has been fighting a brutal war with rebels from Tigray, the country’s most northern state. Now, the two sides have called a truce to get food and other supplies to millions of people in Tigray, who need it badly.

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Dust From Sahara Turns Spain’s Skies Orange

NFK Editors — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:30:43 +0000

Over the last two days, much of Spain has been coated with dust, and the skies have turned bright orange. A huge cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert is causing the strange weather. The dust cloud is expected to spread to other parts of Europe.

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Basketball Africa League Begins Its Second Season

NFK Editors — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:30:48 +0000

Africa's new basketball league, the Basketball Africa League, has begun its second season. After facing challenges during its first two years because of Covid-19, the 12-team league is planning on a full season this year, with finals to be held in May.

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DNA from Elephant Tusks Helps Track Poachers

NFK Editors — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:30:08 +0000

Every year, as many as 50,000 elephants in Africa are killed illegally for their ivory tusks. Now scientists have improved DNA methods that allow them to match up tusks, and help track down criminal gangs that are selling the ivory.

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Cyclone Batsirai Hits Madagascar Hard

NFK Editors — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:20 +0000

Cyclone Batsirai plowed into Madagascar on Saturday, with strong winds and heavy rains. The cyclone left a trail of destruction, and brought serious new problems to Madagascar, which is still struggling after being pounded by Tropical Storm Ana two weeks ago.

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup of Nations

NFK Editors — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:30:20 +0000

Over the last month, Africa's best national soccer (football) teams have met in the continent's biggest tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations. On Sunday, Senegal won the contest for the first time, defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties.

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Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President

NFK Editors — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:30:42 +0000

Members of the military have taken over Burkina Faso in a coup, removing the elected president, Roch Kaboré. Many people in Burkina Faso support the coup. Mr. Kaboré became less popular because he wasn't able to stop attacks on the country by violent Islamic groups.

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Sudan’s Prime Minister Resigns, Military Still in Charge

NFK Editors — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:05:02 +0000

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok stepped down on Sunday, as the country's military continued its harsh crackdown on protesters. Large numbers of protesters have been gathering in the streets since the military took control of the country in a coup in late October.

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