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In a pickle: Baltic herring threatened by warming sea
Kotka, Finland (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 Even aged 84, Holger Sjogren nimbly untangles the knots in his herring net as it was lowered into the murky depths of the Baltic Sea. ... more |
SHAKE AND BLOW
New island emerges near Japan after underwater volcanic explosions Washington DC (UPI) Nov 9, 2023 A new small island the diameter of a football field emerged from the Pacific Ocean near mainland Japan in late October after underwater volcano eruptions, a Japanese researcher said on Wednesday.  FLORA AND FAUNA
EU strikes deal on key biodiversity bill Brussels (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 The European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Thursday on a key biodiversity bill aimed at rewilding EU land and water habitats. SHAKE AND BLOW
Philippine typhoon survivors pray for victims on 10th anniversary Tacloban, Philippines (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 Survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan prayed for their dead loved ones in the devoutly Catholic Philippines on Wednesday as they commemorated the 10th anniversary of a storm that killed more than 6,000 people. SHAKE AND BLOW
7.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia's Banda Sea Jakarta (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Banda Sea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. | ||||||
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SHAKE AND BLOW
7.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia's Banda SeaJakarta (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Banda Sea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. AFRICA NEWS
'Act urgently': French lawmakers call for new Africa approach Paris (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 France must "act urgently" and conduct reforms to restore its ties with Africa as Russia and China's influence is rising on the continent, according to a parliamentary report published on Wednesday. FROTH AND BUBBLE
Green 'Marianne' brings climate crisis to French letterboxes Boulazac, France (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A green version of national symbol Marianne will adorn French envelopes from this month, after President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new standard postage stamp highlighting environmental themes. DEMOCRACY
First fatalities reported in Panama unrest over mining contract Panama City (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A gunman killed two demonstrators blocking a road in Panama Tuesday in the third week of protests over a big mining contract, police said. |
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
US Supreme Court weighs whether abusers have right to own guns Washington (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 The US Supreme Court appeared inclined on Tuesday to uphold a federal law prohibiting a person subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm. AFRICA NEWS
Defence ministers of Russia, Burkina discuss military cooperation Moscow (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterpart from Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly met on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen defence ties, Moscow said. FROTH AND BUBBLE
Green 'Marianne' brings climate crisis to French letterboxesBoulazac, France (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A green version of national symbol Marianne will adorn French envelopes from this month, after President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new standard postage stamp highlighting environmental themes. AFRICA NEWS
Mali army air strikes blamed for civilian deaths in rebel-held town Bamako (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Mali's army said Tuesday it carried out air strikes on "terrorist targets" in the rebel stronghold of Kidal where witnesses and separatists said civilians, including children, died in the attack. | ||||||
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In a pickle: Baltic herring threatened by warming sea
Kotka, Finland (AFP) Nov 10, 2023 Even aged 84, Holger Sjogren nimbly untangles the knots in his herring net as it was lowered into the murky depths of the Baltic Sea. ... more |
PILLAGING PIRATES
EU probes AliExpress to examine curbs on illegal products Brussels (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 The EU on Monday announced an investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress, seeking more details on what measures it is taking to protect consumers online from illegal products, including fake medicines. SPACE MEDICINE
High-tech helmet holds promise for deaf American football players Washington (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Coach Chuck Goldstein often finds himself jumping up and down on the sidelines of the field - trying, in vain, to get his players' attention. WATER WORLD
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures St. Louis MO (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 It's a multi-billion dollar question: What will happen to water as temperatures continue to rise? There will be winners and losers with any change that redistributes where, when and how much water i ICE WORLD
How a climate model can illustrate and explain ice-age climate variability Bremen, Germany (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 Although humankind is responsible for the current global climate warming, our planet has constantly been undergoing natural climate fluctuations throughout the past. Possible forcing mechanisms for | ||||||
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