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30/07/2018 GMT

BBC World Service - World Update, Deadly California wildfires continue to grow

Authorities in California are continuing to battle severe wildfires across the state, forcing 50,000 people to flee their homes; four million people in the Indian state of Assam could lose citizenship; UK memorial to teetotalism in campaign to recognise lesser known causes and individuals.

(Image: A firefighter watches flames advance up a hill in Redding, California 27th July 2018. Credit: Reuters/Fred Greaves)

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