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US troops knew Iran strike was coming several hours ahead

The Iranian attack was in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike near Baghdad that killed a top Iranian commander, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, prompting angry calls to avenge his slaying.

Hundreds of thousands may have to flee from Manila volcano eruption

Clouds of ash from the Taal volcano reached Manila, 40 miles to the north, on Sunday, forcing the shutdown of the country’s main airport, with more than 500 flights canceled.

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