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Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit

29 Nov 15:53 11 articles

Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across the world, demanding more action on climate change and aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week.

29 Nov 15:53 Aljazeera 6642629763593782994.html
Urge to curb climate change spreads like 'Wildfire' across the Globe

Climate-crisis is finally getting the traction that it needed. People across the world are organizing sit-ins in different parts, calling upon those in power to act right now. Teen activist, Greta Thunberg took to twitter urging everyone to join the climate-crisis protests.

29 Nov 14:40 WION 1570469241803632974.html
Students stage global climate protests to pressure UN summit

LISBON, Nov 29 — Thousands of people in Australia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change today, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg had been due to join a student...

29 Nov 13:41 Malaymail 302165936135305457.html
Australian students kick off global climate change protests

SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.

29 Nov 13:28 Manila Bulletin News 7849457199774652885.html
Portugal's students march for climate as Greta visit delayed

LISBON (Reuters) - Students took to the streets in eight cities across Portugal on Friday to call for action on climate change, but Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was unable to join them because she was held up by bad weather in mid-Atlantic.

29 Nov 11:36 Reuters 8334514180019388318.html
Climate change protests staged across the globe

The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.

29 Nov 11:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774265230108.html
Climate change protests staged across the globe

The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.

29 Nov 11:16 Shropshire Star 3480199992183649052.html
Climate change protests staged across the globe

The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.

29 Nov 11:16 Express & Star 7324224459729826588.html
Children across the UK go on strike to demand action on climate

Pupils to declare December vote a ‘climate election’ as data highlights urgency of crisis

29 Nov 11:15 the Guardian 1491978795331073415.html
Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney

Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...

29 Nov 10:30 CNA 5644198863370424697.html
Groups inspired by Greta Thunberg plan Black Friday climate strikes

People in cities across the US are expected to take part in strikes on Black Friday to call attention to the global climate crisis.

29 Nov 10:16 CHANNEL3000 830332542311350977.html
South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry

2 Dec 17:54 1 article

South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry

GRAAFF-REINET, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s Karoo region has always been parched - it means land of thirst in the language of its earliest inhabitants, the Khoisan hunter gatherers.

2 Dec 17:54 Reuters 8334514181640469035.html
Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen

2 Dec 15:13 1 article

Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen

LAC WEGNIA, Mali (Reuters) - Modeste Traore has lived his whole life by Lake Wegnia, in Mali’s Sahel region, and its fish have provided him with a livelihood that supports his extended family of 14 children.

2 Dec 15:13 Reuters 8334514180347044203.html
Met Office issue cold weather alert warning for this weekend as temperatures plunge

29 Nov 14:37 1 article

Met Office issue cold weather alert warning for this weekend as temperatures plunge

The Met Office say there's an 80 per cent chance of cold weather affecting much of England until Monday

29 Nov 14:37 men 6694993428233030108.html
AccuWeather: Mostly sunny but brisk for Black Friday

29 Nov 13:04 1 article

AccuWeather: Mostly sunny but brisk for Black Friday

The strong winds that blew through the Tri-State region on Thanksgiving Day are gradually subsiding, and Friday will be mostly sunny, brisk and chilly.

29 Nov 13:04 ABC7 New York 7327811147792867486.html
Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert

29 Nov 12:42 3 articles

Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert

PUNTA ARENAS, Chile: It may be remote and uninhabited but Antarctica is suffering from man's activities, says the director of the Chilean ...

29 Nov 12:42 CNA 5644198863148923732.html
In Antarctica, tourists swim among penguins

HALF MOON ISLAND, Antarctica: "It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims as he plunges into the three degree Celsius water, all under the ...

29 Nov 12:17 CNA 5644198863732134713.html
Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise

A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.

29 Nov 10:36 Deccan Herald 2027555796775322872.html
The week in wildlife – in pictures

29 Nov 15:53 2 articles

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork

29 Nov 15:53 the Guardian 1491978795862648138.html
The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork

29 Nov 15:53 the Guardian 1491978794471447987.html
Parts of US brace for heavy snow as storm system to bring 'weather hazards'

29 Nov 15:56 2 articles

Parts of US brace for heavy snow as storm system to bring 'weather hazards'

Plains region could see severe thunderstorms and tornadoes as dangerous weather has disrupted Thanksgiving travel

29 Nov 15:56 the Guardian 1491978794674666712.html
Coast-to-coast storm to dump more rain, snow amid weekend travel rush

Thanksgiving Day has come and gone -- but the holiday weather nightmare is not over just yet.

29 Nov 11:40 CHANNEL3000 830332543283275729.html
Slow, steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises

29 Nov 14:47 2 articles

Slow, steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises

"It is a huge achievement because without this intervention they would have gone extinct from the country," Rahman said.

29 Nov 14:47 Deccan Herald 2027555796355162505.html
Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises

Newly-hatched tortoises take their first steps at a Bangladesh conservation park, their feet barely visible under hard shells that carry the weight of the species on their backs.

29 Nov 12:15 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200166442465.html
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs

29 Nov 15:00 2 articles

Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs

Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.

29 Nov 15:00 Dezeen 1175672639763253199.html
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs

Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.

29 Nov 15:00 Dezeen 1175672639894608017.html
PAGASA warns ‘Tisoy’ could follow same track of deadly typhoons Glenda, Reming

29 Nov 15:18 2 articles

PAGASA warns ‘Tisoy’ could follow same track of deadly typhoons Glenda, Reming

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the approaching typhoon will follow a track similar to typhoons Glenda and Reming which left hundreds of people dead in 2014 and 2006, respectively.

29 Nov 15:18 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200763303228.html
‘Kammuri’ least likely to be super typhoon

Pagasa said “Kammuri, ” which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and as of now has no direct effect on the country, has gained more strength while moving northwestward slowly at 170 kilometers per hour (kph). It was last spotted 1,470 km east of Southern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.

29 Nov 11:30 Journal Online 6375127393284228847.html
East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced

29 Nov 14:13 1 article

East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced

Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa.

29 Nov 14:13 News24 3752801377137400148.html
U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations

29 Nov 12:38 1 article

U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations

Officials at the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid next week will consider new taxes on developed countries.

29 Nov 12:38 Breitbart 3148363492716231622.html
Record cold could arrive in Las Vegas this weekend

29 Nov 12:50 1 article

Record cold could arrive in Las Vegas this weekend

With the rain and snow tapering off today, it’s time to prepare for some possibly record cold afternoons this weekend.

29 Nov 12:50 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836027252379.html
Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD

29 Nov 15:20 2 articles

Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD

The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter

29 Nov 15:20 Business-Standard 1502508925490051808.html
Brace for a warmer winter in India this year, says IMD

M Rajeevan, secretary, Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) had said last week that 2019 is set to become the second-most warmest recorded calendar year ever.

29 Nov 10:04 The Indian Express 2885715105017307464.html
Preston weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

29 Nov 15:03 2 articles

Preston weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

The weather in Preston this weekend is set to be bright but cold.

29 Nov 15:03 Lancashire Post 6469275854442819254.html
Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.

29 Nov 14:56 The Gazette 1828400564126702893.html
Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds

29 Nov 10:00 1 article

Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds

With global heating damaging corals worldwide, experts find potential tool in ‘acoustic enrichment’ to recolonise reefs

29 Nov 10:00 the Guardian 1491978795993960817.html
Climate justice activist Aliénor Rougeot juggles strikes and school studies

29 Nov 13:03 1 article

Climate justice activist Aliénor Rougeot juggles strikes and school studies

The U of T student and lead coordinator of #FridaysForFuture in Toronto explains why climate and social justice can't be separated

29 Nov 13:03 NOW 7434691886392806455.html
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery

29 Nov 14:15 2 articles

Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery

A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.

29 Nov 14:15 CTVNews 2422791598553645873.html
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery

A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.

29 Nov 12:00 CHANNEL3000 830332541992102000.html
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica

29 Nov 14:39 1 article

Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica

In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...

29 Nov 14:39 DAILY SABAH 8383944809507891599.html
This is how a children's play area in Gorton looked last night...residents aren't happy

29 Nov 15:45 1 article

This is how a children's play area in Gorton looked last night...residents aren't happy

Equipment and benches were left submerged in water at Sunnybrow Park

29 Nov 15:45 men 6694993427792780880.html
Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March

29 Nov 15:10 1 article

Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead the struggle against global warming, a draft showed on Friday.

29 Nov 15:10 Reuters 8334514180195479960.html
Rever & Drage builds one third of a house for a deer hunter in Norway

29 Nov 12:54 1 article

Rever & Drage builds one third of a house for a deer hunter in Norway

Norwegian studio Rever & Drage has completed 1/3 House, a building that is part home and part empty space.

29 Nov 12:54 Dezeen 1175672639869471591.html
Sea lion shot by crossbow and rescued in B.C. likely suffered for weeks

29 Nov 15:25 2 articles

Sea lion shot by crossbow and rescued in B.C. likely suffered for weeks

A sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.

29 Nov 15:25 Vancouver Is Awesome 4620958496981938555.html
Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet

An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue . . .

29 Nov 10:31 Times Colonist 7617512060332626616.html
Forecast: Breezy trade winds with more showers over the weekend

29 Nov 15:16 1 article

Forecast: Breezy trade winds with more showers over the weekend

High pressure will build north of the state during the next couple days, increasing the trade winds to breezy and locally windy levels over the weekend.

29 Nov 15:16 Hawaii News Now 8225790205156804118.html
Save the Whales—But Actually

29 Nov 14:00 1 article

Save the Whales—But Actually

Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.

29 Nov 14:00 Earther 3276278740764857399.html
Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven

29 Nov 15:29 1 article

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven

Five of nine tigers that narrowly survived a grueling journey across Europe will be moved to a new home at an animal refuge in Spain after spending weeks recovering at zoos in Poland.

29 Nov 15:29 Manila Bulletin News 7849457199341132322.html
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort

29 Nov 10:59 1 article

Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort

Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...

29 Nov 10:59 New Vision 9103146373408112630.html
My record on environmental issues

29 Nov 15:00 1 article

My record on environmental issues

Letter: Conservative parliamentary candidate Jesse Norman responds to the Guardian’s climate score article

29 Nov 15:00 the Guardian 1491978795045378260.html
Woman films horrifying moment abusive dad attacks her and mum with hammer

29 Nov 15:39 1 article

Woman films horrifying moment abusive dad attacks her and mum with hammer

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Millions have seen the 23-year-old's footage after recording the bedroom attack when a family argument turned violent in Cangzhou, north China

29 Nov 15:39 mirror 675785261872511638.html
Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE

29 Nov 15:00 1 article

Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE

The Wright brothers – Orville and Wilbur – are considered two American aviation pioneers. They are credited with inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. However, Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (809–887 A.D.), also known as Abbas Ibn Firnas, is regarded as the one to make a first successful attempt...

29 Nov 15:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198129625923433.html
Horten Upper Secondary School / LINK arkitektur

29 Nov 10:00 2 articles

Horten Upper Secondary School / LINK arkitektur

Completed in 2019 in Horten, Norway. Images by Hundven-Clements Photography. Norway’s highest environmentally classified education building Horten upper secondary school won the international sustainable BREEAM Awards 2019 for...

29 Nov 10:00 ArchDaily 6219750955939806321.html
Horten Upper Secondary School / LINK arkitektur

Completed in 2019 in Horten, Norway. Images by Hundven-Clements Photography. Norway’s highest environmentally classified education building Horten upper secondary school won the international sustainable BREEAM Awards 2019 for...

29 Nov 10:00 ArchDaily 6219750955974254110.html
Hunt for man with 'horror skull' face tattoos after teen 'raped in bushes'

29 Nov 13:10 1 article

Hunt for man with 'horror skull' face tattoos after teen 'raped in bushes'

She was dragged from the street into a nearby wooded area and subjected to a serious sexual assault before she was able to fight off her attacker

29 Nov 13:10 mirror 675785261268640927.html
Freak waves flood homes in Marshall Islands

29 Nov 11:44 1 article

Freak waves flood homes in Marshall Islands

More than 200 people have been forced to flee their homes, after they were inundated by freak waves in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro.

29 Nov 11:44 CNA 5644198863216608298.html
Scottish meat doesn’t cost the Earth

29 Nov 15:57 1 article

Scottish meat doesn’t cost the Earth

Find out why Scotland’s weather and landscape is perfect for cattle and sheep.

29 Nov 15:57 dailyrecord 552235480081460727.html
Botswana Drought Makes Wasteland of Harvests, Livestock

29 Nov 12:29 1 article

Botswana Drought Makes Wasteland of Harvests, Livestock

In semi-arid Botswana, the farmers are reeling after the worst drought in a decade wiped out entire harvests and left the land littered with dead livestock.

29 Nov 12:29 VOA Zimbabwe 262570846940315941.html
Vancouver teen climate group protests Black Friday shopping

29 Nov 12:57 1 article

Vancouver teen climate group protests Black Friday shopping

Metro Vancouver teens skipped school to hit the mall this Black Friday but they weren't bargain hunting.

29 Nov 12:57 City NEWS 1130 5858657121276000115.html
Green Climate Fund to channel over $1.87bn in tackling emissions

29 Nov 10:02 1 article

Green Climate Fund to channel over $1.87bn in tackling emissions

Green Climate Fund is now financing climate action in over 100 developing countries after the final Board meeting of 2019 approved 13 new projects.

29 Nov 10:02 ESI-Africa.com 2679729876867870602.html
Vatican Gives Christmas Present to Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem: A Piece of the Manger

29 Nov 11:25 2 articles

Vatican Gives Christmas Present to Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem: A Piece of the Manger

In his last meeting with the Pope, Abbas asked for the relic that has sat in the Vatican for 1,000 years. Are there other relics from the Holy Land hidden away in the Vatican that should be returned?

29 Nov 11:25 Breaking Israel News 540123161893408631.html
Wooden relic of Jesus manger on pre-Christmas display in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth went on display in Jerusalem on Friday, ahead of its transfer to Bethlehem for the official launch of the Christmas season.

29 Nov 10:46 Reuters 8334514181248758884.html
Wild animals at Tirupati gates

29 Nov 13:15 1 article

Wild animals at Tirupati gates

As the city expands, man-animal conflicts have become frequent in a territorial battle

29 Nov 13:15 The Hindu 6679535026148113083.html
Donald Trump’s Claim That Liberals Want To Change Name Of Thanksgiving Met With Skepticism On ‘Fox & Friends’

29 Nov 12:28 1 article

Donald Trump’s Claim That Liberals Want To Change Name Of Thanksgiving Met With Skepticism On ‘Fox & Friends’

Donald Trump is claiming that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, but even the hosts of his favorite Fox News show don’t seem to be buying it. Trump had said during a ...

29 Nov 12:28 The Inquisitr 1745625231559941937.html
Exhibition of Andrei Stenin Photo Contest Winners Opens in India on Friday

29 Nov 12:46 1 article

Exhibition of Andrei Stenin Photo Contest Winners Opens in India on Friday

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - An exhibition of works by winners of the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest opens on Friday in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

29 Nov 12:46 Sputniknews 967333868926331991.html
Exceptional photos of Ireland in the 1950s go on display in Dublin

29 Nov 15:52 1 article

Exceptional photos of Ireland in the 1950s go on display in Dublin

A major exhibition of important photographs which were taken in Ireland in the 1950s will go on display this week at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks. The exhibition explores the way in which three photographers, from France and North America, saw and portrayed Ireland...

29 Nov 15:52 IrishCentral 7319968743921103521.html
Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach

29 Nov 15:31 1 article

Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach

Sunbathers soaking up the rays in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers on November 29 after a rickety boat carrying two dozen migrants landed unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago.

29 Nov 15:31 euronews 7318238120473914154.html
DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite

29 Nov 15:37 1 article

DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite

The Department of Conservation has scrapped plans to expand its campsite at Lake Ianthe/Matahi, in Westland after strong objections from conservation groups and locals.

29 Nov 15:37 SCOOP 5315658999530919903.html
Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end Saturday

29 Nov 10:56 1 article

Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end Saturday

NOAA says the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on November 30, was marked by tropical activity that churned busily from mid-August through October.

29 Nov 10:56 Fox 4 8372747778691456693.html
Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in

29 Nov 12:37 1 article

Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in

The images revealed shifts in the daily hunting habits of carnivores, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes, when humans disturbed their habitat.

29 Nov 12:37 Vancouver Is Awesome 4620958497029396522.html
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible: WMO

29 Nov 11:32 2 articles

El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible: WMO

GENEVA (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.’s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday

29 Nov 11:32 Reuters 8334514180877510501.html
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible- WMO

GENEVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday"We currently have neutral conditions so neither El Nino or La Nina. And we expect this to continue during the period December 2019 to February 2020. Having said that doesn't mean that we are not going to see unusual and extreme weather," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a news briefing.

29 Nov 11:30 Successful Farming 8502642053807456750.html
Costly holiday tree scandalises Russian coal town

29 Nov 14:30 1 article

Costly holiday tree scandalises Russian coal town

An expensive holiday tree installed in the centre of an industrial Siberian city has been ridiculed online and on national media as a symbol of corruption, though authorities defended the high-tech purchase.

29 Nov 14:30 Digital Journal 4566489172280993529.html
Cities consume 75% of all world sources, generating 50% of waste

29 Nov 13:59 1 article

Cities consume 75% of all world sources, generating 50% of waste

While cities cover only 3% of the earth's surface, they consume 75% of its natural sources, Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum said...

29 Nov 13:59 DAILY SABAH 8383944808856041229.html
Change in fire season statuses for Auckland

29 Nov 10:38 1 article

Change in fire season statuses for Auckland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating the fire seasons for Auckland.

29 Nov 10:38 SCOOP 5315658999418146205.html
An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert

29 Nov 15:24 1 article

An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert

‘A weather data book is being prepared for 170 cities’

29 Nov 15:24 The Hindu 6679535025549750229.html
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Gisborne Friday 29 Nov

29 Nov 10:56 1 article

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Gisborne Friday 29 Nov

The MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Gisborne today. Please note that these types of events can be localised and unpredictable.

29 Nov 10:56 SCOOP 5315658999369909822.html
The Uganda Museum is a gem

29 Nov 10:36 1 article

The Uganda Museum is a gem

The Uganda Museum building is one of only 10 final recipients of the 2020 Getty Foundation $135,000 (about sh500m).

29 Nov 10:36 New Vision 9103146373123414604.html
SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages

29 Nov 12:12 1 article

SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages

A separate unit will be established to finance, manage and operate the national water infrastructure.

29 Nov 12:12 Moneyweb 1092550948121317741.html
Dundee schools to give pupils who skip classes for climate change protest a black mark

29 Nov 11:42 1 article

Dundee schools to give pupils who skip classes for climate change protest a black mark

Dundee pupils who skip school to take part in another global day of climate strike action will have their absence treated as unauthorised.

29 Nov 11:42 The Courier 4275302767731977788.html
Teen celebrating the end of school plunges to death from high-rise hotel

29 Nov 11:47 1 article

Teen celebrating the end of school plunges to death from high-rise hotel

Charlie Scott, 18, from Australia, died after falling from the Hilton Hotel in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast while celebrating his school graduation with friends

29 Nov 11:47 mirror 675785260148651050.html
London Bridge shooting LIVE: Updates as police close off part of the city and scene is on lockdown

29 Nov 14:54 1 article

London Bridge shooting LIVE: Updates as police close off part of the city and scene is on lockdown

POLICE have placed London Bridge on lockdown this afternoon after a shooting. Terrifying footage from the scene shows armed officers pointing their weapons at a man lying prone on the floor. Witnes…

29 Nov 14:54 The Sun 7379604591863949066.html
Fearless Diver and Predator: Girl Swims With 20ft Great White Shark in Hawaii

29 Nov 14:00 1 article

Fearless Diver and Predator: Girl Swims With 20ft Great White Shark in Hawaii

The great white shark, also known as the great white, white shark, or "white pointer", is one of the largest predatory fish on Earth. On average, these sharks grow up to 20 feet (6.4 metres) in length. White sharks are found in all the world’s oceans except the Arctic and are considered the most dangerous species of shark for humans.

29 Nov 14:00 Sputniknews 967333868802039885.html
Handsome Tostada – Delightful New Male Monkey at Orana

29 Nov 15:56 1 article

Handsome Tostada – Delightful New Male Monkey at Orana

Introducing Orana Wildlife Park’s newest bachelor – Tostada, a 23 year old spider monkey. He’s 8kg of fur and muscle, dark and handsome (not so tall) and he’s already working his magic on his four new girls.

29 Nov 15:56 SCOOP 5315659000077832701.html
Hawaii could have more than 10M annual visitors for 1st time

29 Nov 15:22 1 article

Hawaii could have more than 10M annual visitors for 1st time

Tourism officials say Hawaii is on track to have more than 10 million visitors in one year for the first time in the state’s history.

29 Nov 15:22 Hawaii News Now 8225790205474912471.html
Air quality improves in Delhi, light rains predicted

29 Nov 11:34 1 article

Air quality improves in Delhi, light rains predicted

The Air Quality Index stood at 79 on Friday

29 Nov 11:34 Deccan Herald 2027555796549460489.html
M65 reopens 4 hours behind schedule after overnight roadworks are delayed by cold weather

29 Nov 10:33 1 article

M65 reopens 4 hours behind schedule after overnight roadworks are delayed by cold weather

The M65 has reopened after an overnight closure overran by four hours this morning (November 29).

29 Nov 10:33 Lancashire Post 6469275855127169653.html
Weather Forecast: Rainy before Noon, Sunny in the Afternoon

29 Nov 10:03 1 article

Weather Forecast: Rainy before Noon, Sunny in the Afternoon

Today, there will be rain before noon which will stop in the afternoon when clouds will disperse and most of the country will be sunny. There will be more clouds over Northern Bulgaria.

29 Nov 10:03 novinite.com 4235039572008996504.html
‘Moo’tivational step: Russian dairy farm tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk

29 Nov 11:07 1 article

‘Moo’tivational step: Russian dairy farm tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk

Though it is unclear if the experiment has increased milk production, various reports suggested that the experiment has resulted in decreased anxiety and improved the emotional mood of the heard.

29 Nov 11:07 The Indian Express 2885715105335288163.html
BREAKING Man who shot dead heavily pregnant ex wife with crossbow jailed for life

29 Nov 11:33 1 article

BREAKING Man who shot dead heavily pregnant ex wife with crossbow jailed for life

Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo, 51, will serve at least 33 years behind bars for the "brutal and evil" attack

29 Nov 11:33 mirror 675785260760998075.html
Pet of the week: Norman is a shy, quiet all-American boy

29 Nov 14:09 1 article

Pet of the week: Norman is a shy, quiet all-American boy

He wants to be where everybody knows his name! Norman is a shy, quiet all-American boy.

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Flughafen Zürich AG wins bid for new airport near New Delhi

29 Nov 11:53 1 article

Flughafen Zürich AG wins bid for new airport near New Delhi

LUCKNOW, India — An Indian official says Flughafen Zürich AG has been selected to design, develop and operate a new airport near the Indian capital after outbidding Indian companies. A spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh state government, Mritunjay Kumar, says state authorities have acquired 5,100 acres (2,063 hectares) of land and obtained environmental clearance for …

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IIT researchers and NCSM join to create 'Gandhipedia'

29 Nov 10:23 1 article

IIT researchers and NCSM join to create 'Gandhipedia'

The first phase is expected to be completed by March next year followed by four more phases till March, 2024, it said.

29 Nov 10:23 Deccan Herald 2027555797271283311.html
Cameroonian invents boat made from plastic bottles to offer poor fisher folks chance to earn a living

29 Nov 12:00 1 article

Cameroonian invents boat made from plastic bottles to offer poor fisher folks chance to earn a living

The menace of plastic waste littering confronts many African cities. From clogging city drains to being an eyesore, they serve as a nuisance, but Ismaël Essome Ebone from the Cameroonian city of Douala proffers a solution. Ebone aware that fisher folks were unable to purchase wooden canoes to undertake fishing because of high prices and...

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