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Ethiopian Airlines flight sleeps on its way to Khartoum
World
August 19, 2022
Ethiopian Airlines flight sleeps on its way to Khartoum
Two pilots on an Ethiopian Airlines flight nearly caused a disaster after falling into a deep sleep during the flight.…
Australia imposes new sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs
World
March 18, 2022
Australia imposes new sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs
Australia on Friday announced new sanctions against 11 Russian banks and government entities, according to a statement from Foreign Minister…
Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia
Environment
February 10, 2020
Heavy rains bring both relief and new dangers to bushfire-hit Australia
MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) – A four-day downpour across Australia’s east coast has brought relief after months of devastating bushfires and years…
Wildlife ravaged by Australia fires could take decades to recover
Environment
January 4, 2020
Wildlife ravaged by Australia fires could take decades to recover
The bushfires raging across Australia have had a devastating impact on the country’s unique flora and fauna, with some estimates…
Australian man accused of starting bushfire to protect cannabis crop
World
November 17, 2019
Australian man accused of starting bushfire to protect cannabis crop
An Australian man has been accused of deliberately lighting a fire to protect his cannabis crop, sparking an out-of-control bushfire…
Australians warned worst bushfires may be yet to come
World
November 10, 2019
Australians warned worst bushfires may be yet to come
Sydney is facing a “catastrophic” fire threat, authorities said on Sunday, as firefighters in eastern Australia raced to prepare for…
Fears flood water runoff could ‘smother’ Barrier Reef
Environment
February 16, 2019
Fears flood water runoff could ‘smother’ Barrier Reef
Runoff from recent floods in northern Australia is flowing onto parts of the Barrier Reef, scientists said Friday, starving coral…
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
World
February 12, 2019
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods
Australia’s largest cattle company has warned of “extreme losses” after record-breaking floods, as producers said more than 300,000 cows were…
‘Worst over’: Australia begins flood clean-up
World
February 6, 2019
‘Worst over’: Australia begins flood clean-up
Weary residents in Australia’s flood-hit northeast returned home Wednesday to begin a massive clean-up after almost two weeks of heavy…
Military steps in as Australia floods bring crocs to the streets
World
February 4, 2019
Military steps in as Australia floods bring crocs to the streets
Australia’s military has been deployed to tackle devastating “once-in-a-century” floods that have inundated homes, schools and airports in the…