JERUSALEM -- One of the two drones launched from Lebanon into central Israel on Friday night hit a residential building in the Israeli city of Herzliya without causing any casualties, said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The other drone was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, as the two drones were tracked from the moment they crossed into Israeli territory, the IDF said. (Lebanon-Israel-Attack)

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MANAGUA -- The Nicaraguan government announced Friday the rupture of diplomatic relations with the government of Israel in response to what the Nicaraguan government called "the brutal genocide that the fascist and war criminal government of Israel continues to commit against the Palestinian people. (Nicaragua-Israel-Ties)

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HOUSTON -- At least two people were killed and 35 others injured following a chemical leak of hydrogen sulfide on Thursday at an oil refinery in Pemex Deer Park, about 18 miles east of Houston, Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Friday.

At least one person was transported by helicopter to a hospital. (U.S.-Accident-Casualties)

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BAMAKO -- Flooding since the start of Mali's rainy season has killed at least 177 people, according to an official report.

The report, released Friday by Mali's Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, also noted 656 recorded flooding incidents, resulting in 148 injuries and the collapse of 37,999 houses, affecting 264,646 people from 47,955 households. (Mali-Flooding-Casualties) Enditem

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