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Biden warns of ‘devastating’ consequences for Russia if Navalny dies in prison
“I made it clear to him that I believe the consequences of that would be devastating for Russia,” Biden said. He continued, “What do you think happens when he’s saying it’s not about hurting Navalny, all the stuff he says to rationalize the treatment of Navalny, and then he dies in prison?… It’s about trust. …
India Covid-19: How Modi could have stopped his country’s devastating crisis but didn’t
His country was on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. That day, India recorded more than 261,000 new coronavirus cases — more than many countries have seen during the entire pandemic. Others in Modi’s orbit have argued state governments are to blame for not imposing regional lockdowns and mismanaging their health care systems. Last weekend, …
Los Angeles County ambulance crews told not to transport Covid-19 patients with little chance of survival amid a devastating surge.
New infections have soared with about one in five residents who get tested for Covid-19 receiving positive results. In a little more than a month, the county doubled its number of infections, climbing from about 400,000 cases on November 30 to more than 800,000 cases on January 2, health officials said Monday. The case deluge …
Climate change: Warming world will be ‘devastating’ for frozen peatlands
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Melting permafrost in Alaska and other northern regions could unleash large amounts of warming gases from peatlands The world’s peatlands will become a large source of greenhouse gases as temperatures rise this century, say scientists. Right now, huge amounts of carbon are stored in boggy, often frozen regions stretching …
Can mental health services cope with the devastating effects of Covid-19? | Mental health
Just six months after qualifying as a social worker Paddy Hartigan found himself on the frontline of the mental health crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Almost overnight he had to rethink how to continue supporting his clients. Many have serious long-term mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder whose symptoms and social isolation …
Brazil blames devastating oil spill on Greek-flagged tanker | World news
A Greek-flagged ship carrying Venezuelan crude was the source of an oil spill which has tarred thousands of kilometers of coastline over the past two months, Brazilian investigators have announced. Police said the tanker appears to have spilled the crude about 700km (420 miles) off Brazil’s coast between 28 and 29 July, bound for Singapore …
Poignant pics reveal the devastating effect humans have on the world’s wildlife
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Hurricane Jerry path: Storm on devastating route as it strengthens into hurricane – MAP | World | News
Hurricane Jerry is currently churning through the Atlantic, whipping out winds of 105mph. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) upgraded Jerry to a hurricane late on Thursday. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph. Where is Hurricane Jerry heading? Hurricane Jerry is currently heading west-northwestward at 16mph towards the Leeward Islands. Currently …
Live updates: Hurricane Dorian threatens the US after devastating the Bahamas
The coastal city of Virginia Beach, just above the North Carolina border, is preparing for Dorian, which is expected to move north toward the Carolinas on Thursday. Preparations include checking storm drains and pump stations, inspecting equipment, and servicing generators, according to city officials. Meanwhile, Virginia Beach Public Works has announced that sand will be …
The diving world tries to come to grips with devastating fire (Opinion)
I can imagine that because I’ve been there — never off the M/V Conception, but I have dived on one of her sister boats. I have made many dives in the cold, clear and thrilling waters in the area. I lived in Southern California early in my diving career and loved the experience of diving …
