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Now playing Next world news Hezbollah says rockets fired into Israel in retaliation The Israeli army says sirens in northern Israel are warning of new attacks from over the border with Lebanon on Friday. 06/08/2021
Now playing Next Qatar Qatar Airways grounds Airbus A350s as fuselage degrading Qatar Airways said it grounded 13 Airbus A350s over what it described as fuselages "degrading at an accelerated rate" in the long-range aircraft, further escalating a monthslong dispute with the European airplane maker over the issue. 06/08/2021
Now playing Next Japan Japan marks 76th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attended a memorial commemorating the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 06/08/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Electric bike and car hire is free in Spain and Portugal this summer You can explore seven national parks in Spain and Portugal by bike or car at no cost. 06/08/2021
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Now playing Next Japan Today at the Olympics: Italy and Britain prominent on the podium Here's a recap of who won what at the Olympics on Friday. 06/08/2021
Now playing Next USA People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven President Biden signed a memorandum allowing people from Hong Kong currently residing in the United States to live and work in the country for 18 months. 06/08/2021