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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A major, magnitude 7.3 earthquake has hit Nepal, which is still reeling from an April temblor. Officials say at least 36 people have been killed and more than 1,100 injured. The quake in a remote mountain region triggered landslides and toppled buildings. Officials say there may be people buried in the debris in Chautara, which has become a hub for humanitarian aid for the April quake.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union could soon clear the way for aggressive action against the smugglers responsible for bringing thousands of migrants to Europe's shores. A senior EU official says the bloc is moving forward with plans to hunt down people-smugglers and destroy their boats, and hopes to launch detailed planning of the operation next week.
PARIS (AP) — A new study finds more and more young people binge drink even as overall alcohol consumption in wealthy, developed countries declines. The study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says that while average alcohol consumption fell 2.5 percent over the past 20 years, the statistic masks a dangerous increase in hazardous drinking by young people. That now accounts for a higher proportion of deaths than HIV/AIDS, violence and tuberculosis combined.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A humanitarian cease-fire is set to begin in Yemen but in the hours leading up to it, warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition are keeping the pressure on Shiite rebels and their allies around the capital, Sanaa. The strikes stopped shortly before the newly appointed U.N. envoy to Yemen flew into Sanaa on his official first visit to the country. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says the rebel Houthis (HOO'-theez) have intensified the recruitment, training, and deployment of children.
VIENNA (AP) — Iran and six world powers are gearing up for another round of nuclear talks. Experts from all the principals are gathering in Vienna for negotiations meant to result in a nuclear deal curbing Tehran's atomic activities in exchange for sanctions relief. They face an end of June deadline.
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