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Greece: Wildfires force Evia Island residents to evacuate

August 10, 2021 9:09 AM

Greece: Wildfires force Evia Island residents to evacuate

In Greece, wildfires are continuing to rip through the Evia Island, prompting residents to flee to safety by sea. More than 2,000 people have been evacuated, with elderly residents being carried on to ferries.<br />''<br />''Local officials said, more ...

UN Climate Change report warns, human activity changing climate in unprecedented & irreversible ways; India says, report a clarion call for developed countries to undertake immediate steps

August 10, 2021 8:36 AM

UN Climate Change report warns, human activity changing climate in unprecedented & irreversible ways; India says, report a clarion call for developed countries to undertake immediate steps

A major UN scientific report has warned that human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and irreversible ways.<br />''<br />''The United Nation's Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), of which India is one of the 195 memb...

Putin suggests creation of maritime security body in UNSC

August 9, 2021 10:27 PM

Putin suggests creation of maritime security body in UNSC

Russian President Vladimir Putin today suggested the creation of a maritime security body in the United Nations Security Council to address maritime crimes, piracy and maritime terrorism.<br />'' <br />''Speaking at a UNSC maritime securit...

Afghanistan: Taliban captures three regional capitals in country

August 9, 2021 12:22 PM

Afghanistan: Taliban captures three regional capitals in country

In Afghanistan, it is reported that the Taliban have captured three regional capitals in the country. They seized control of the key northern city of Kunduz yesterday, as well as Sar-e-Pul and Taloqan.<br />''<br />''It means five regional capitals hav...

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