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Canaries lava peninsula doubles in size as wind change raises risk
AFP, Published on 01/10/2021
» LAS PALMAS (SPAIN) - Lava from the erupting volcano on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands that began cascading into the ocean two days ago has already covered an area bigger than 25 football pitches, with concerns rising over worsening air quality in nearby residential areas, experts said on Thursday.
Lava from Canaries eruption covers huge area at sea
AFP, Published on 30/09/2021
» ISLA DE LA PALMA (ESPAñA) - Lava from the erupting volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands that began cascading into the ocean 36 hours ago has already covered more than 25 acres at sea, experts said Thursday.
Lava from Canaries eruption covers huge area at sea
AFP, Published on 30/09/2021
» ISLA DE LA PALMA (ESPAñA) - Lava from the erupting volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands that began cascading into the ocean 36 hours ago has already covered more than 25 acres at sea, experts said Thursday.
Canaries volcano lava reaches sea, raising toxic gas fears
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» MADRID - Lava from an erupting volcano in the Canary Islands has reached the ocean, volcanologists said, raising fears of toxic gases being released as the molten magma hits the seawater.
Canaries volcano lava reaches sea, raising toxic gas fears
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» MADRID - Lava from an erupting volcano in the Canary Islands has reached the ocean, volcanologists said, raising fear of toxic gases being released as the lava hits the sea water.
'Talibanned': From kite-running to breakdancing, Afghan pastimes again under threat
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» KABUL - The Taliban outlawed dozens of seemingly innocuous activities and pastimes in Afghanistan during their 1996-2001 rule -- including kite flying, TV soap operas, pigeon racing, fancy haircuts, and even playing music.
'Fast-food' bar frozen in Pompeii ash gives clues on Roman snacking habits
AFP, Published on 27/12/2020
» ROME - A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.
Monsanto versus farmer battle goes into 4th judicial round
AFP, Published on 06/02/2019
» LYON - A 12-year-old judicial battle pitting a cereal farmer against Monsanto, the biotech giant, goes to a fourth round Wednesday before the French courts.
Nerve agent traces found at UK city spots
AFP, Published on 11/03/2018
» LONDON - Traces of a nerve agent used in the suspected attempted murder of a Russian former double agent have been found in a pub and a restaurant he visited, England's chief medical officer said Sunday.