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Merkel tours ‘surreal’ flood scene, vows aid, climate action

By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel surveyed what she called a “surreal, ... Read more

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Europe flood death toll tops 160, costly rebuilding ahead

By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Rescue workers labored to deal with damage laid bare by ... Read more

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Japan searches for 24 unaccounted for in mudslide; 4 dead

By KANTARO KOMIYA and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press ATAMI, Japan (AP) — Rescue workers dug through sludge and ... Read more

AP PHOTOS: Migrants evade Libyan coast guard to reach Europe

By BRUNO THEVENIN and RENATA BRITO Associated Press ABOARD THE OPEN ARMS (AP) — The February storm is ... Read more

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