Author: AP

Ecuadorians put aside fears of leaving their homes amid unprecedented violence and voted for a new president Sunday in a special election that was heavily guarded by police and soldiers in part due to the assassination of a presidential candidate this …

Wildfires have destroyed what were on its path in Northwest Territories and forced evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people in British Columbia as it rages in western Canada. (August 21)

Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California’s inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, dropping more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, (Aug. 21)

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Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. (August 20)

Italian fisherman battle predator crabs

Sweden’s wine industry is flourishing, driven by warming temperatures due to climate change and new varieties of grapes suited to this region. As drought, heatwaves and other extreme weather events hurt traditional wine growing regions, Sweden sees som…

Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 19th: California braces for Hurricane Hilary; Wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington; Thousands gather in Niger to volunteer for junta; Egyptian activist freed.

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