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Thousands evacuated in India before implosion of giant skyscrapers
August 28, 2022
Thousands evacuated in India before implosion of giant skyscrapers
Indian authorities started evacuating thousands of people from their homes on Saturday ahead of the demolition of two 40-story skyscrapers…
Russia to build two nuclear reactors in Hungary
August 27, 2022
Russia to build two nuclear reactors in Hungary
(Reuters) – Hungary’s nuclear regulator has granted a construction license for two new reactors at the Paks nuclear power plant,…
North Korea reports suspected Covid cases on China border two weeks after declaring victory over virus
August 27, 2022
North Korea reports suspected Covid cases on China border two weeks after declaring victory over virus
(CNN) – Two weeks after North Korea declared victory over the coronavirus, the country has reported four suspected cases in…
Myanmar junta charges former UK ambassador with immigration offenses
August 27, 2022
Myanmar junta charges former UK ambassador with immigration offenses
(CNN) – The United Kingdom’s former ambassador to Myanmar has been charged with immigration offenses by the country’s military junta,…
Pakistan floods hit 33 million people in worst disaster in a decade, minister says
August 27, 2022
Pakistan floods hit 33 million people in worst disaster in a decade, minister says
Islamabad (CNN) – At least 33 million people have been affected by deadly flooding in Pakistan, the country’s climate change…
Princess Diana’s one-of-a-kind Ford Escort goes up for auction
August 27, 2022
Princess Diana’s one-of-a-kind Ford Escort goes up for auction
A unique black Ford Escort driven by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s is due to be auctioned this…
UK household energy bills to soar by 80 percent in October
August 27, 2022
UK household energy bills to soar by 80 percent in October
London – British energy bills will rise 80 percent to an average of £3,549 ($4,188) a year from October, regulator…
Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN
August 27, 2022
Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN
(CNN) – A month-long meeting on nuclear disarmament ended in failure at the United Nations Friday night when Russia refused…
Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective
August 27, 2022
Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective
(CNN) – As the coronavirus evolves, the number of treatment options that remain effective against new variants has dwindled. Pfizer’s…
China’s worst heat wave on record is crippling power supplies. How it reacts will impact us all
August 27, 2022
China’s worst heat wave on record is crippling power supplies. How it reacts will impact us all
Hong Kong (CNN) – For weeks now, a power crunch caused by a record heat wave and accompanying drought has…