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New fires rage in Amazon as Brazil warplanes battle flames
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» PORTO VELHO (BRAZIL) - Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil, data showed Monday, even as military aircraft dumped water over hard-hit areas and G7 nations pledged to help combat the blazes.
More fires flare up in Amazon as Brazil warplanes fight blazes
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» PORTO VELHO (BRAZIL) - Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil, data showed Monday, even as military aircraft dumped water over hard-hit areas and G7 nations pledged to help combat the blazes.
G7 pledges millions to help fight Amazon fires
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» BIARRITZ (FRANCE) - The G7 has agreed to spend 20 million euros ($22 million) on the Amazon, mainly to send fire-fighting aircraft to tackle the huge blazes engulfing many parts of the world's biggest rainforest, the presidents of France and Chile announced Monday.
DR Congo unveils new government after months-long delay
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» KINSHASA - Nearly eight months after former opposition chief Felix Tshisekedi was elected president, the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday unveiled a coalition government dominated by supporters of his predecessor, Joseph Kabila.
China acts to curb pork price rises
Published on 26/08/2019
» The Chinese government has stepped in to support pig farmers and consumers in an effort to curb rising prices and supply shortages caused by African swine fever.
Signs of hope as Trump says trade talks back on
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» BIARRITZ, France: There were signs of a thaw in trade-war tensions between China and the US on Monday as President Donald Trump said delegations would "very shortly" resume talks and Beijing's top negotiator called for "calm".
Eggs from last northern white rhinos 'successfully fertilised'
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2019
» NAIROBI: Seven eggs from the world's last two northern white rhinos have been successfully fertilised artificially, reviving hopes of saving the endangered animals, scientists said on Monday.
Indonesia's capital to be moved to East Kalimantan
Kyodo News, Published on 26/08/2019
» Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said Monday that the country's capital will be moved from Jakarta, on Java Island, to East Kalimantan Province on the eastern part of the island of Borneo.
Trump suggested nuking hurricanes: report
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump suggested dropping nuclear bombs on hurricanes before they made landfall in the United States, Axios reported Sunday.
HK police: Protester violence forced use of water cannon, warning shot
AFP, Published on 26/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Local police on Monday said they were forced to fire water cannon and a warning shot on Sunday to fend off "extremely violent" demonstrators, as months of pro-democracy protests veer deeper into violence.