eastern

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But swathes of southern, west, central and eastern Africa usually see drier-than-normal conditions, raising the risk of droughts.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Where the pattern remains to the bearish side is June 15-19 as weather systems track across the northern and central and eastern U.S. with highs of 60s-70s for light national demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Israeli military posted its order on social media minutes after reports emerged of air strikes on several buildings in Tyre's eastern al-Massaken al-Shaabiya area.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Ottoman Empire was at its peak under Sulaiman and a serious threat to the eastern parts of Christian Europe.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin