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Xinhua world news summary at 1600 GMT, Nov. 11

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At least six people have been killed and thousands displaced by flash floods in western Kenya following heavy rains in the region. (Kenya-Flood-Deaths)

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JERUSALEM -- Israel on Wednesday summoned the European Union (EU) envoy to protest newly-approved European guidelines for labelling products from Israeli settlements. (Israel-EU-Protest)

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ANKARA -- At least 14 people drowned as a boat carrying migrants capsized near western Turkish coast of Canakkale on Wednesday, local Dogan News Agency reported. (Turkey-Boat Capsizing-Deaths)

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LONDON -- At least 27 pupils from a school in North Yorkshire have been sent to hospital after showing signs of sickness and feeling faint, local police said Wednesday afternoon. (Britain-Pupils-Accident)

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YANGON -- Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's Defense Services Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing pledged on Wednesday that the armed forces will work hand-in-hand with the new government and work for the stability, tranquility and development of the country. (Myanmar-Military-New Government) Endi