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Chinese people are living two years longer thanks to ‘war on pollution,’ report says
August 30, 2023
Chinese people are living two years longer thanks to ‘war on pollution,’ report says
Hong Kong CNN — Ten years ago, China’s capital was often covered in dense yellow and gray smog, so thick…
Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel
August 30, 2023
Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel
New York CNN — Flights across Florida continue to be disrupted Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia made landfall. Several airports are…
The UK economy still can’t cope with the consequences of Brexit
August 30, 2023
The UK economy still can’t cope with the consequences of Brexit
London CNN — The UK government has delayed health and safety checks on food imports from the European Union for…
Russia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies
August 30, 2023
Russia sees biggest drone assault on its own territory since invading Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes back through the skies
CNN — Russia has seen the biggest drone assault on its territory since it launched its war on Ukraine while…
Only one third of young South Koreans feel positively about marriage, survey finds
August 30, 2023
Only one third of young South Koreans feel positively about marriage, survey finds
Seoul, South Korea CNN — It’s no secret young South Koreans are increasingly shunning marriage and parenthood – the country’s…
Gabon military officers claim to have seized power after election
August 30, 2023
Gabon military officers claim to have seized power after election
CNN — A group of military officers on Wednesday said they had seized power in Gabon, just minutes after President…
French ambassador in Niger stays put, defies junta’s deadline to quit the country
August 30, 2023
French ambassador in Niger stays put, defies junta’s deadline to quit the country
CNN — France’s ambassador to Niger is staying put in the West African country in defiance of an ultimatum by…
The West’s ‘see no evil’ approach to Serbia’s Vucic risks destabilizing the Balkans
August 30, 2023
The West’s ‘see no evil’ approach to Serbia’s Vucic risks destabilizing the Balkans
CNN — When Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States and European Union accelerated their pivot towards Serbia. Rather than juggling…
Greek police arrest dozens for arson as EU’s largest-ever wildfires rage
August 29, 2023
Greek police arrest dozens for arson as EU’s largest-ever wildfires rage
CNN — Greek authorities have arrested dozens of people on arson-related charges as deadly wildfires – the largest ever recorded…
No ‘silver bullet’: Ukraine faces many challenges in getting the F-16 into combat
August 29, 2023
No ‘silver bullet’: Ukraine faces many challenges in getting the F-16 into combat
CNN — After months of intense lobbying, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ebullient about the upcoming transfer of Dutch, Norwegian…