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Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building's collapse during earthquake

Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building's collapse during earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the capital. Bangkok Gov.
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'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake

'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake

A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed more than 1,700 people.
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What to know about Myanmar's civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts

What to know about Myanmar's civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma. Relief efforts from Friday’s devastating 7.
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South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures.
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Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
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Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
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Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
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South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swa
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Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.
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As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

SEATTLE (AP) — Budget woes, combined with cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats against Canada, have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire se
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