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Environmentalists alarmed by miners using mercury to separate gold from river sediment, a process that gives off noxious vapors and sometimes spills the toxic element into the river
At a minimum, smuggling organizations this year have netted 69 million euros ($77.7 million) for the crossing, or 2 million euros per kilometer
Anti-government demonstrators were protesting new laws they say favor interests of foreign investors devastating the environment
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts will weigh in on its safety and effectiveness
Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert for using anti-Muslim language in describing a recent encounter she had with Omar
Experts say the risk of deer and other animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low
The variants speed in infecting young South Africans has alarmed health professionals
He died at his Seoul home Tuesday at 90
The migrants flocked to Belarus in hopes of getting into the European Union
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Decision will allow authorities to charge suspected members of groups with terrorism-related offenses, which some believe will aid crackdown on their activities
S&P 500 index drops106.84 points, its worst day since February; banks, travel companies, energy companies take hits
Authorities have put the death toll at 52 on Thursday evening, saying that there was no chance of finding any more survivors. Rescuing a survivor on Friday morning brings that down to 51
If the Swiss give a thumbs-up, the government may well ratchet up its anti-COVID efforts
There’s controversy over who gets it and who doesn’t
Some Indigenous leaders in US Southwest say federal government is taking what they believe to be more meaningful steps toward permanent protections for cultural resources in northwestern New Mexico
France's Macron says his country is deploying army drones as part of new efforts to patrol its northern coastline and help rescue migrants at sea, but he also says a greater collective effort is needed
International Organization for Migration estimates that 23,000 people have perished on route since 2014
Scientists say it is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng province
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