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According to French authorities, the Tagor was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia when it was boarded.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The research team found several stromatolites in the northwestern area of the Hapcheon crater.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
In 2024, seven cases of Legionnaires’ were reported in the northwestern corner of the city of Westminster, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
At the same time, Russia said Ukraine had fired at least 334 drones, with the northwestern Leningrad region heavily targeted.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
All the other subgroups—the various Scandinavian, German, and Dutch languages—are crammed into northwestern Europe.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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