2019-08-17

Switzerland

All but 15 of the world's 195 countries attend endangered wildlife conference

The World Wildlife Conference on Trade in Endangered Species, known as CITES, takes place every three years.

17/08/2019

World News

Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation

Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power.

17/08/2019

Germany

Runners brave ultra-marathon to commemorate fall of Berlin wall

Around 500 runners from 32 countries will run along the 160-kilometre path where the Berlin Wall once stood.

17/08/2019

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Small plane makes emergency landing on main highway in Croatia

Probably due to engine failure, a small two-passenger sports aircraft landed on the A6 motorway at the Ravna Gora junction in the direction of Rijeka.

17/08/2019

Turkey

Watch: Heavy rain floods Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Shopkeepers were in ankle-deep water trying to clear the water from their stores in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.

17/08/2019

Luxembourg

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery’

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery to remove gallbladder’

17/08/2019

World News

Hongkongers stage anti-government protests in the rain

Thousands attended a rally showing popular support for the pro-democracy movement has been maintained despite violent clashes at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week.

17/08/2019

World News

Sudan’s ruling military council signs power-sharing deal with opposition

The agreement follows the overthrow of long time leader Omar Bashir.

17/08/2019

Italy

Open Arms migrant boat: Salvini concession as children leave vessel

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini made a partial concession to let 27 children stranded on board NGO migrant rescue ship Open Arms leave the vessel.

17/08/2019

Mongolia

Why electric cars aren’t as environmentally-friendly as you think

There are ecological question marks over the components used in electric cars, including the battery and the use of rare-earth metals.

17/08/2019

World News

Indonesia has plans to move capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo

The move comes because the current capital Jakarta is sinking - with some 40% of its 10 million population now living below sea level.

17/08/2019

United Kingdom

Parade marks 50 years since British troop deployment to N. Ireland

Hundreds of ex-soldiers took part in a parade to mark 50 years since British troops were deployed to Northern Ireland.

17/08/2019

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World's best dancers glide into Buenos Aires for tango extravaganza

They are in the Argentinian capital for the Tango World Championships

17/08/2019

France

German journalist expelled from France ahead of G7 Summit in Biarritz

A German journalist has been expelled from France ahead of the G7 Summit in Biarritz as security tightens.

17/08/2019

Thailand

Popular baby dugong dies in Thailand after 'ingesting plastic waste'

Popular baby dugong dies in Thailand after "ingesting plastic waste"

17/08/2019

Green News

I visited a 120,000 honey bee sanctuary in the heart of London

My day as an urban beekeeper gave me a new appreciation for these feeders of humanity.

17/08/2019

France

French first as 'homophobic chants' stop football game

A football match in France was halted on Friday over what the country's equality minister described as homophobic chants.

17/08/2019

USA

Scientists ventured inside a rare 'fire cloud.' Here's what they found.

New research on the clouds aims to improve forecasts of weather and air quality.

17/08/2019

United Kingdom

US makes last-ditch bid to seize Iranian oil tanker Grace 1

The United States has made a last-ditch attempt to stop an Iranian oil tanker from leaving Gibraltar.

17/08/2019

USA

Easy Rider actor and writer Peter Fonda dies aged 79

Actor Peter Fonda, who played a leading role in 1969 film Easy Rider, dies aged 79, his family said in a statement.

17/08/2019

Ukraine

Death toll rises to nine after blaze at Ukraine hotel

Nine people were killed in a fire that broke out in a hotel in Ukraine, the state emergency services authority said.

17/08/2019

Living

Monaco: One of Europe's smallest nations is going green

Known for its yachts, Monte Carlo and sublime coastline, Monaco is receiving a luxury and eco-friendly makeover.

17/08/2019