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Officials in Japan warn of potential earthquake, that could be worse than Fukushima, is overdue

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The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 Nankai Trough earthquake in 30 years, (More...)

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Germany counts cost of floods as hopes of finding survivors fade

By Kirsti Knolle and Riham Alkousaa

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U.S extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico land borders through Aug. 21

By David Shepardson

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At least 25 dead in Chinese province’s heaviest rains in 1,000 years

By Ryan Woo and Stella Qiu

BEIJING (Reuters) – At least 25 people have died in China’s flood-stricken central province (More…)