World News: 8 June 2022

Simone Biles, other medalists seek $1 Billion-plus from FBI over botched Nassar probe
More than 90 women and girls — including Olympic stars Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman — filed tort claims Wednesday against the FBI, seeking more than $1 billion in damages for failing to stop sexual abuse by sicko sports doctor Larry Nassar.

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Australian methane emissions massively underestimated
The amount of greenhouse gas leaking from Australian coal mines has been hugely under-reported, a report says. And unless quick action is taken, it could prevent the country from reaching its emission reduction targets.

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India tightens security after militants threaten attacks over anti-Muslim remarks
India tightened public security on Wednesday after the circulation of a letter warning of terrorist attacks to avenge derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad by an official of the ruling Hindu nationalist party.

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EU lawmakers to vote on banning combustion-engine cars
The future of car transport in Europe may become clearer — and cleaner —on Wednesday when the European Parliament decides whether to ban vehicles with a combustion engine starting in the middle of the next decade.

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Train derailment in east Iran kills at least 21, injures 87
The derailment near the desert city of Tabas was the latest disaster to strike the Islamic Republic in recent weeks as Tehran struggles under U.S. sanctions and any return to its nuclear deal with world powers remains in doubt.

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Migration gets top billing as Biden hosts hemisphere leaders
Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders, reflecting its emergence as a top foreign policy issue amid red-carpet drama over who comes and who stays home.

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