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Life above a blazing coal deposit in India

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Under Jharia’s soil lies one of the largest coal deposits in India. But for the people who live above an inferno, Jharia is a condemned place.

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Deadly blasts across Baghdad

Coordinated attacks strike ministry buildings and police patrols, leaving scores dead and more than 200 wounded.

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In Sin City, there’s always something making headlines — and something else waiting in the wings to steal its thunder. With CityCenter on its way to the back pages, here’s a look at what else is new or soon to debut in Las Vegas.

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