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Climate News from AlertNet
Israel bombs Hamas targets in Gaza as truce unravels
Turkey's Gul says downing of jet cannot be ignored
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Bahrain opposition says leader injured in police clash
Turkey's Gul says downing of fighter cannot be ignored
Israel bombs Hamas security targets in Gaza-officials
"Critical" refugee situation in South Sudan requires urgent donor assistance says UNHCR
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Refugees accuse Sudan of scorched-earth offensive
