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US spring floods become a summer delugeA persistent jet stream pattern adds heavy rain to snow melt with three major rivers now in significant flood.

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Monster tornado hits Jefferson City, Missouri        Indonesia

Jakarta protests: Fireworks, tear gas mark Jokowi's re-election         Middle East

Nakba Day: 71st anniversary of Israel's takeover       Qatar

In Pictures: Doha commuters take first ever metro in Qatar   by Showkat Shafi

            Journalism07 May 2019 09:15 GMT

In Pictures: Tears of joy as journalists walk free in MyanmarReuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo freed in Myanmar after more than 500 days in jail.

       Religion07 May 2019 08:42 GMT

In Pictures: Muslims around the world mark the start of RamadanDuring Ramadan, the holiest month for Muslims, people abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to sunset.

       Weather06 May 2019 16:10 GMT

In Europe, late spring feels more like winter in MayHail storms, snowfall and gale-force winds brought wintry conditions across Europe.

       Gaza05 May 2019 12:11 GMT

In Pictures: Gaza-Israel violence intensifies amid invasion fearsIsrael's Netanyahu steps up tank, artillery and infantry forces around the Gaza Strip amid ongoing raids. 

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April's weather extremes in picturesHeavy snow and fog began the month for some, but near the end of April there were heat waves and flooding for many.

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