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Canada bear attack on students, teachers leaves 11 injured, two critically

A grizzly bear attacked elementary school students and teachers in British Columbia, Canada, leaving 11 injured, two critically.

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Weather tracker: US storms linked to ‘atmospheric river’ phenomenon

California faced evacuation warnings over flood risk, while Japan experienced heavy early season snowfallEvacuation warnings were issued last week in California as heavy rain brought the risk of flooding and landslides. The storms in the US were linked to a phenomenon known as an “atmospheric river” – a long filament of moisture-laden air that originates above the Pacific Ocean and provides vital replenishment of reservoirs and snowpack along the western coast of the US. However, they can also bring destructive volumes of rain, particularly along coastal areas.Elsewhere in the US, parts of Colorado experienced some of their longest stretches of snowless days ever this year, with Denver surpassing its third-latest snowfall date this week after recording its highest ever November temperature of 28C earlier in the month. The warm temperatures and lack of snowfall have also forced ski resorts to delay opening until December. Continue reading...

Sri Lankan opposition rallies in first major protest against Dissanayake government

Thousands of opposition activists rallied near Sri Lanka's capital Friday to demand that the government fulfill pledges to ease taxes and restore order, in the first major protest against President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's administration as it marks one year in office.

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Ex-French President Sarkozy to publish prison memoir as appeal looms

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will publish a book about his recent time behind bars, titled “Diary of a Prisoner,” on Dec. 10, his publisher Fayard announced Friday

Iran's president says moving capital from Tehran 'unavoidable' due to mounting water crisis

Iran's president said relocating the nation's capital from Tehran is likely unavoidable due to a severe water crisis resulting from overpopulation and a dwindling supply.