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Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
- People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude From The meteorological agency said that "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times". Municipalities in the affected region issued non-compulsory evacuation directives to more than 182,000 residents, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. The agency said ...

Source: theguardian.com
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Two arrested in London synagogue arson case amid terrorism probe
- April 20 (UPI) -- British police overnight arrested two teens in connection with an attempted arson of a London synagogue, authorities said Monday as they investigate a rash of recent attacks targeting the Jewish community as possible terrorism. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told UPI in an emailed statement Monday that a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested overnight in the London area for the ...

Source: upi.com