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At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet border
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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Gulf ship traffic via Strait of Hormuz hovers below 10-day average, data shows
By Mohi NarayanNEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Five commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, little changed from a day earlier but well below the 10-day average…
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Factbox-Deadly disasters in the Himalayas over a dozen years
Aug 26 (Reuters) - A massive flash flood killed at least nine people on Wednesday in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and adjoining Tibet, washing away villages, damaging roads,…
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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
The voice, the look, the wit. Dolly Parton was an American original. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports on her incredible life and career.
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‘There will never be another Dolly’: Tributes to Parton pour in across generations
Entertainers and celebrities reflected on Parton’s creative talent, while fans and everyday people recounted how her philanthropic generosity touched their lives.
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Dolly Parton through the years, in photos: From ‘9 to 5’ secretary to ‘Hannah Montana’ godmother
Until she died Tuesday at age 80, Dolly Parton was the beloved Queen of Country music.
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China’s Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry says
BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of a state visit there and then to…
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Tottenham agree loan for Man City’s Marmoush
Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
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Newcastle agree £52m deal for Man City’s Gonzalez
Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
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Dubai’s DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel
By Federico MaccioniDUBAI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Dubai International Airport saw passenger traffic fall 31.3% in the first half of the year, its operator said on Wednesday, as the Iran…