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*<!--Jun 30--> A study shows that the rate of '''[[deforestation in Indonesia]]''' became the highest in the world in 2012. |
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*<!--Jun 29--> The West African [[Ebola virus disease|Ebola]] '''[[2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak|outbreak]]''' becomes the deadliest in history, with more than 460 deaths. |
*<!--Jun 29--> The West African [[Ebola virus disease|Ebola]] '''[[2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak|outbreak]]''' becomes the deadliest in history, with more than 460 deaths. |
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*<!--Jun 27--> Scientists identify a new species of [[elephant shrew]], named '''''[[Macroscelides micus]]'''''. |
*<!--Jun 27--> Scientists identify a new species of [[elephant shrew]], named '''''[[Macroscelides micus]]'''''. |
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*<!--Jun 26--> [[Platinum]] miners return to work after '''[[2014 South African platinum strike|the longest strike]]''' in South African history ends. |
*<!--Jun 26--> [[Platinum]] miners return to work after '''[[2014 South African platinum strike|the longest strike]]''' in South African history ends. |
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*<!--Jun 24--> Lyrics of "'''[[Like a Rolling Stone]]'''", handwritten by [[Bob Dylan]], ''(pictured)'' sell at auction for a record US$2 million. |
*<!--Jun 24--> Lyrics of "'''[[Like a Rolling Stone]]'''", handwritten by [[Bob Dylan]], ''(pictured)'' sell at auction for a record US$2 million. |
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*<!--Jun 24--> Militants '''[[2014 Northern Iraq offensive#Renewed insurgent advance|capture]]''' Iraq's largest oil refinery and the country's border crossings with Jordan and Syria. |
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Revision as of 23:45, 2 July 2014
- A study shows that the rate of deforestation in Indonesia became the highest in the world in 2012.
- The West African Ebola outbreak becomes the deadliest in history, with more than 460 deaths.
- Scientists identify a new species of elephant shrew, named Macroscelides micus.
- A series of attacks in northeast and central Nigeria result in more than 250 deaths and 90 kidnappings.
- Platinum miners return to work after the longest strike in South African history ends.
- Lyrics of "Like a Rolling Stone", handwritten by Bob Dylan, (pictured) sell at auction for a record US$2 million.
Ongoing: Northern Iraq offensive – FIFA World Cup – Ukrainian conflict
Recent deaths: Eli Wallach
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