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40 years after the Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon

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On August 21, 1986, a silent cloud of carbon dioxide swept through villages around Lake Nyos in Cameroon, killing nearly 2,000 people in their sleep. Four decades later, survivors are still living with the trauma.

Alaska charter flight crash kills 8

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A small ‌Cessna 441 plane operated by a private charter company crashed near a US military-managed radar site in Alaska. All on board have reportedly died.

Why is Israel's military presence growing in Syria?

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The recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase is just one of many Israeli incursions into Syria. In southern Syria, locals say Israeli troops have detained them, destroyed infrastructure and set up military bases.

South Africa's ANC faces voter backlash

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Anti-migrant violence, economic stagnation and corruption allegations are eroding support for South Africa's ruling ANC ahead of local elections in November, opening the door to new coalition possibilities.

How DW fact-checks fake news

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Disinformation spreads fast. Step inside DW's fact-checking process and see how the team puts online claims to the test.