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Ukrainians brave nuclear risk to escape Russian-ruled south
Published On: August 30, 2022 11:46 AM NPT By: Reuters
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, August 30: Thousands of people fleeing Russia-controlled areas of south Ukraine are arriving in a city near Europe's largest nuclear plant despite fears of a radiation leak from fighting. For many, the shelling in their hometowns is a more urgent danger.
Zombie ice from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches
Published On: August 30, 2022 07:44 AM NPT By: Associated Press
August 30: Greenland’s rapidly melting ice sheet will eventually raise global sea level by at least 10.6 inches (27 centimeters) -- more than twice as much as previously forecast — according to a study published Monday.
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled
Published On: August 29, 2022 07:40 AM NPT By: Reuters
KYIV, August 29: Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said on Sunday, adding to residents' anguish as reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Noida twin towers come crashing down after use of 3,700 kg explosives
Published On: August 28, 2022 04:10 PM NPT By: Agencies
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 28: The Supertech twin towers in Noida came crashing down within a span of nearly nine seconds after the use of 3,700 kg explosives on Sunday, thus ending a nine-year-long legal battle.
Pakistan floods force tens of thousands from homes overnight
Published On: August 28, 2022 07:51 AM NPT By: Reuters
PESHAWAR/KABUL, Aug 28: Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in northern Pakistan on Saturday after a fast-rising river destroyed a major bridge, as deadly floods cause devastation across the country.
Russia blocks final document at nuclear treaty conference
Published On: August 27, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS, August 27: Russia late Friday blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U.N. treaty considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament which criticized its military takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear plant soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, an act that has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
Takeover of NDTV by India's richest man worries journalists
Published On: August 27, 2022 07:10 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Aug 27: For years Indian television company NDTV (NDTV.NS) pursued an independent line critical of the government even as others embraced strident nationalism. Now a proposed takeover by tycoon Gautam Adani's conglomerate has raised fears that one of the country's last bastions of free media is under threat.
Exclusive: Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors' meeting on debt crisis-sources
Published On: August 26, 2022 07:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, Aug 26: Japan is seeking to organise a Sri Lanka creditors' conference, hoping it could help solve the South Asia nation's debt crisis, but uncertainties cloud the outlook for any talks, three people with knowledge of the planning said.
Biden forgives millions of student loans; critics fear inflation
Published On: August 25, 2022 07:27 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug 25: President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. government will forgive $10,000 in student loans for millions of debt-saddled former college students, keeping a pledge he made in the 2020 campaign for the White House.
Afghan refugees, migrants protest in UAE over uncertain future
Published On: August 24, 2022 07:50 AM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Aug 24: Afghan refugees and migrants living in limbo at a United Arab Emirates (UAE) facility for nearly a year since being evacuated from Afghanistan held fresh protests this week over what they say is a slow and opaque resettlement process.
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