2020-08-09

Mauritius

Mauritius races to contain oil spill and protect coastline

The Indian Ocean island's prime minister declared a state of emergency and appealed for international help after a ship leaked oil on a coral reef.

09/08/2020

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Seven dead after storm causes flooding on Greek island

Torrential rains and floods swept the Greek island of Evia, killing seven, damaging dozens of houses and blocking roads.

09/08/2020

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Chinese 'robotaxis' take riders for a spin

As technology companies race to put self-driving vehicles on the road, some Chinese companies are launching taxi pilot projects in cities.

09/08/2020

Belarus

Belarus election: Protests break out after disputed presidential vote

The presidential election was marked by a crackdown on opposition candidates and widespread anti-government protests.

09/08/2020

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Enormous Chinese string dance show sets world record

The World Record Certification Agency said it's "the biggest one around the world".

09/08/2020

World News

Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000

Brazil is the second-most impacted country by COVID-19 with more than three million cases and 100,000 deaths.

09/08/2020

World News

International donors say aid to Lebanon should come with reform

France and the United Nations are leading an international donor conference to pool resources for Beirut following last week's deadly explosion.

09/08/2020

Ireland

Ireland closes off three regions to stem 'merciless' coronavirus

Movement has been restricted and restaurants, as well as sport and entertainment venues, have been closed for two weeks in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

09/08/2020

Japan

Nagasaki pleads for nuclear ban on 75th anniversary of US bombing

"The true horror of nuclear weapons has not yet been adequately conveyed to the world at large", said Nagasaki's mayor Tomihisa Taue.

09/08/2020

Czech Republic

Eleven dead in Czech building fire

Authorities said the fire might have been set deliberately. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.

09/08/2020

Earth News

Disposable masks pose a real environmental threat

An increasing number of eco-friendly PPEs are available made from materials such as fishing net and wood pulp.

09/08/2020

Belarus

Belarus elections: Could mass protests lead to change?

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting and supporting opposition candidates, but could this actually bring change to Belarus?

09/08/2020

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Protesters clash with police in Beirut demonstration

Fury mounted in Lebanon in the wake of the massive explosion which devastated much of Beirut, as protesters poured into the streets to call for political change.

09/08/2020

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Five artists self-quarantine in glass rooms for theatre performance

Five artists will isolate themselves in glass rooms for 14 days as part of a theatre performance that imitates COVID-19 quarantine.

09/08/2020

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UK military to step in to intercept migrant boats in Dover

Britain’s military said Saturday it has been asked by the government to help prevent people from reaching the UK from France in small boats.

09/08/2020

Czech Republic

Eleven people killed in Czech Republic apartment building fire

At least 11 people have been killed in a fire in an apartment building in the northeastern Czech Republic, police and firefighters said Saturday.

09/08/2020