Sri Lanka rescues 120 whales after mass stranding
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Sri Lanka's navy and volunteers rescued 120 pilot whales stranded in the country's biggest mass…
3 years ago
Environment
UK says US ties will go ‘from strength to strength’ whoever wins
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain on Wednesday insisted its close partnership with the United States was in safe hands…
3 years ago
US formally quits Paris agreement as election hangs in balance
by Issam AHMED Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON D.C., United States (AFP) — The United States left the Paris accord on Wednesday,…
3 years ago
Belarus launches nuclear plant despite Baltic outcry
MINSK, Belarus (AFP) — Belarus on Tuesday launched its controversial Russia-built nuclear power station despite safety concerns from neighbouring Baltic…
4 years ago
Last major Aussie bank ditches coal, in fresh blow to sector
by Andrew BEATTY / with Holly Robertson in Brisbane Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia's ANZ became the country's…
4 years ago
Indonesian activists slam ‘Jurassic Park’ plan for Komodo dragon habitat
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesian conservationists have slammed plans to turn the home of endangered Komodo dragons into a Jurassic Park-style…
4 years ago
Giant metallic ‘steed’ traverses Iceland’s threatened glacier
by Jeremie Richard Agence France-Presse LANGJOKULL, Glacier, Iceland (AFP) — Instead of a slow slog on snowshoes, a giant bus…
4 years ago
Doubts about safety of Flint’s water 6 years after crisis
by John BIERS Agence France-Presse FLINT, Michigan (AFP) — Authorities say Flint's water meets federal safety guidelines, outperforming comparable cities.…
4 years ago
South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires
by Jordane BERTRAND Agence France Presse MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AFP) -- Under stress from a historic drought, large swathes…
4 years ago
Hong Kong pink dolphins enjoy comeback as pandemic slows marine traffic
by Ayaka MCGILL Agence France Presse Rare pink dolphins are returning to the waters between Hong Kong and Macau after…
4 years ago
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