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The world is a very busy place, and it’s hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for June 2020:
- Flooding in Japan
- Floods Across China
- Earthquake Strikes Alaska
Flooding in Japan
Flooding in Japan
On July 4, heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Kyushu, Japan. At least 15 people have died and nine are still missing. Over 200,000 residents have been evacuated, and 10,000 officials have been sent into the area on rescue missions. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man
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Floods Across China
Floods Across China
On July 15, floods in China continued to escalate after weeks of heavy rain. These floods are some of the worst China has seen in decades, and over 38 million people have been affected thus far. At least 141 people are either dead or missing due to the floods. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Vincent Yu
Earthquake Strikes Alaska
Earthquake Strikes Alaska
On July 22, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, conjuring tsunami concerns. Though a tsunami went out, it is not clear how much damage was done by the earthquake. (CNN)
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- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
