Likelier explanations of the decrease in suicide attacks are, simply, that the weather is now too hot, or that Islamist insurgents may be storing up an especially violent campaign for the referendum period, just as they did for the weeks in April after the founding of the government.

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The forecast is hot and sunny weather, and that means tyre wear is likely to be a factor.

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To the contrary, our analysis shows that, for the extreme hot weather of the recent past, there is virtually no explanation other than climate change.

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"People leave their doors open because it is hot weather and the kids are out playing and so often the dogs can get out easily, " said Mr Leach.

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In Shanghai the weather in summer is extremely hot and humid.

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People are friendly, the weather is fantastic and there's live music and hot food at every turn -- we have to admit, we're in love, and we're devastated that it's time to leave.

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Rain is forecast for Friday's practice sessions, but the weather should be hot and sunny for qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.

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Or you can adopt the local attitude that no weather is too bleak for a soak in a hot-pot (outdoor hot tub).

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it is monitoring weather conditions and has not made a decision to close the two main bridges in Massachusetts summer hot spot, Cape Cod.

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It is thought to have got in through a door on the ground floor, which was left open because of the hot weather.

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