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The Ocean ‘Was the Color of Chocolate.’ Mexico Declares War on Seaweed
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To protect Mexico’s tourism-reliant economy, the Navy is fighting a massive sargassum bloom that dumps thousands of tons of seaweed onto Caribbean beaches daily.
To protect Mexico’s tourism-reliant economy, the Navy is fighting a massive sargassum bloom that dumps thousands of tons of seaweed onto Caribbean beaches daily.
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Live Updates: At Least 30 Killed in Train Collision in Spain, Officials Say
Two high-speed passenger trains collided near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.
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One train rear-ended another, sending two carriages down an embankment.
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For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.
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Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat
Officials in Argentina said Mr. Bolsonaro entered the country by land then flew to Ecuador. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.
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