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Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores

Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores

MIAMI (AP) — A hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica were issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen this week, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output even as prices have fallen

The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output even as prices have fallen

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates opened its annual oil-and-gas summit on Monday with pledges to increase energy output even as global prices have fallen and world politics remain uncertain ahead of the U.S.
Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary schools for a week, government officials said, after the air-quality index hit a record high over the weeke
Prince William begins a visit to South Africa that focuses on climate and the environment

Prince William begins a visit to South Africa that focuses on climate and the environment

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain's Prince William will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen during a visit to South Africa starting Monday that will see his annual Earthshot Prize award $1.
Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary schools for a week, government officials said.
Oklahoma storms injure at least 11 and leave thousands without power

Oklahoma storms injure at least 11 and leave thousands without power

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
Environment Canada issues weather warnings for B.C. coast, mountain passes

Environment Canada issues weather warnings for B.C. coast, mountain passes

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says strong winds and heavy rain are expected overnight and into Monday for British Columbia's south coast.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists and an advocacy group for Native Americans are suing the U.S.

Weather system in southwestern Caribbean expected to strengthen and head northward this week

MIAMI (AP) — A weather system in the southwestern Caribbean is expected to develop and strengthen this week, prompting a tropical storm warning for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands to be issued Sunday, the National Hurricane Cente
Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond

Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond

CHIVA, Spain. (AP) — Mud cakes her boots, splatters her leggings and the gloves holding her broom. Brown specks freckle her cheeks.