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WorldPingEarlier on Sunday, British police evacuated nearby homes following a major incident at a British military base. Several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, while police said they believed the situation was contained.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingSeveral men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingPolice evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
Yemeni government forces claim multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in 24 hours.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingRain has eased in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to evacuate…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingBritish police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested five men over suspected explosives offences. British counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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