Rescued by Rat Miners: Incredible Story of Saving Trapped Tunnel Workers in India

In a daring and unexpected rescue mission in the Indian Himalayas, a group of miners adept at “rat-hole mining” successfully saved 41 trapped workers from a collapsed tunnel. This unconventional rescue operation involved the use of specialized digging techniques and acrobatic maneuvering through tight spaces to reach the workers buried under debris. When traditional heavy …

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Climate Finance Boost: COP28 Panel Urges Taxing the Bad for Positive Change

Marathon Petroleum’s Refinery in Anacortes, Washington A photograph taken in Anacortes, Washington, shows Marathon Petroleum’s refinery in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The image was captured by David Ryder on March 9, 2022. Reprinting requests: Acquire Licensing Rights Climate Finance Stalls While Government Debts Grow Policy options include aviation and maritime levies Advisory …

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Miraculous Rescue: 41 Workers Freed from Tunnel in India

India’s 17-Day Tunnel Ordeal Ends with Workers’ Rescue UTTARKASHI, India (AP) – Forty-one construction workers experienced a happy ending when they emerged from a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi, India, on Tuesday. Their rescue was a feat that involved a large effort by multiple agencies and thankful family members and government officials. The rescue operation received …

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Erdogan Urges UN Chief to Prosecute Israel in International Courts for Gaza Offenses

[1/2]Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2023. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ANKARA, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday told United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres that Israel must be held accountable in …

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Fear of migrants prompts Finland to close border with Russia

HELSINKI (AP) — Concerned about the use of migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” by Russia, Finland announced on Tuesday that it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia. So far, Finland has closed seven out of eight checkpoints on its 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia following a spike in the number of …

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Father’s Story: How His Daughter Survived Hamas Captivity – Emily Hand

Thomas Hand has been through a whirlwind of emotions after experiencing his daughter’s kidnapping by Hamas militants, details of which he describes as “terrifying” and “under gunfire.” Emily, along with her friend Hila and Hila’s mother, was held hostage for two months before their release on November 25. Hand, consumed by the unimaginable fear and …

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Latest Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF releases 12 hostages in exchange

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby stated there’s no evidence that Hamas is holding Americans hostage to use them as leverage. “There’s no indication that Hamas is trying to play some sort of game here in terms of the Americans,” Kirby told reporters on Tuesday. He added that the first hostage-release tested involved two …

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Ukraine Military Intelligence Chief’s Wife Poisoned, Kyiv Officials Confirm

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save KYIV — The wife of Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has been hospitalized after being poisoned with heavy metals, a top Ukrainian official is confirmed. Marianna Budanova, who is married to Ukrainian military spymaster Kyrylo Budanov, is undergoing treatment after a lengthy period of illness, local …

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Surviving Life as a Hostage of Hamas: A Harrowing Tale of Endurance

Frightening stories of claustrophobic rooms, whispered voices, rice rations, and cruel treatment have emerged from the recent release of hostages held by Hamas. Relatives of those who have returned have revealed details about the distressing and uncomfortable experiences endured by the hostages during their captivity, showcasing the hardships of life under the Palestinian militant group. …

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