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Now playing Next no comment Environmentalists protest against German government’s climate policies Global environment movement Extinction Rebellion blocked roads in Berlin leading to the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture building as demonstrators carried banners and placards that read: "Prioritize climate," "Protect our Earth, "One planet, one chance" 19/08/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Civilians gather outside French Embassy as hope of Kabul exit dwindles Scores of civilians carrying possessions were spotted camping outside the French embassy in Kabul on Thursday as the evacuation efforts by a number of countries, including the US, UK, France and other European nations continue. 19/08/2021
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Now playing Next no comment Wildfire northwest of Athens burns for 4th day Hundreds of Greek and Polish firefighters were battling a major wildfire decimating a pine forest for a fourth day Thursday northwest of the Greek capital. 19/08/2021
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