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Air pollution forces schools to shut in Iran

Al Arabiya (English) 

Air pollution forced schools to close on Sunday in parts of Iran including Tehran, state media reported, as the capital lay under a thick cloud of smog. The pollution level in the capital was

CHEAP: Wow, the amazing Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is only $50!!!

Thenextweb.com 

Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Bluetooth speakers are one of my all time favorite bits of tech. It wasn’t that long ago that affordable portable speakers were a non-existent category, but things have changed over the past decade or so. Now, you not only have Bluetooth speakers that fit easily in a bag, but many of them also deliver top quality sound. And one of the best companies in this space? Ultimate Ears. I’ve been a huge fan of their speakers for some time ... Читать дальше...

Senegalese protest over large, untreated waste dump near Dakar

France24.com (en) 

Senegalese residents living near a large landfill on the outskirts of the capital Dakar have launched a protest against the pile-up of rubbish, complaining of pollution and public health risks. Our reporters visited the site in Senegal to find out more.

Railway Minister pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine

Business Standard 

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. He reached the snow-bound Vaisho Devi shrine on a helicopter and after paying obeisance returned to Jammu around 1.45 pm. Helicopter and ropeway service to the shrine resumed on Sunday after remaining suspended for the past two days due to inclement weather. According to officials, Goyal is likely to review the progress of the under-construction Udhampur-Banihal rail link project... Читать дальше...

Tens of thousands evacuated in Italy as WWII bomb defused

Business Standard 

Around 54,000 people were evacuated from the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a World War II bomb, in the largest operation of its kind in the country, media said. The British bomb, one-metre (three-feet) long and weighing 200 kilogrammes (440-pounds), was found on November 2 during work on a cinema. The device was damaged by the workers' equipment, making the operation more tricky. All residents within a 1.5-kilometre radius were evacuated, and gas supplies were cut in homes within 500 metres of the site.

Child killed as quake strikes southern Philippines

Business Standard 

A powerful earthquake hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Sunday, killing a child and damaging buildings in an area still recovering from a string of deadly quakes in October. Police said a rescue operation had been launched at a heavily damaged market building near the 6.8 magnitude quake's epicentre, which is about 90 kilometres (55 miles) from the major city of Davao. Patients were evacuated from hospitals as a precaution and nervous crowds massed outside shopping malls after the jolt and a series of smaller... Читать дальше...



Seven arrested as drugs worth over R7m confiscated at OR Tambo airport

Business Report 

A 55-year-old man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng - the seventh person in six weeks caught for dealing in drugs - and over R7 million of heroin and cocaine have been confiscated in the same period, according to the police in Gauteng.

"Yo Yo" Blues or Tepid Football? (no replies)

Small Heath Alliance 

Been a fan since 71/2 and thought yesterday this is the longest we have stayed in a division since I have been a supporter. Got me thinking what is our longest spell in any division. The results were not surprising in they prove we have always been a "Yo Yo" club but more interestingly we are currently in our 3rd longest spell of staying in the same division. This is our 9th straight season in The Championship. I can't see us going up or down this year and (on that presumption) we would therefore... Читать дальше...

Bradford Bulls - RedAmberandBlack.net • Players Joining and Staying Thread...

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Well, on the subject of players who've left, HKR have released their squad numbers for next year - none of the players signed from Bradford have made it out of the 20's. Guess Dewsbury are in for a good season then

Statistics: Posted by roofaldo2 — Sun Dec 15, 2019 10:38 am — Replies 394 — Views 62117

Tokyo’s new stadium: A masterpiece by Japan’s Kengo Kuma

TheRepublic.com 

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at Sunday’s official completion of the new national stadium, the venue for the opening and closing ceremony of next year’s Tokyo Olympics. It will also host track and field and some soccer. He could have spoken for anyone who has been inside the creation of Japanese architect

How to avoid family feuds and look after your mental health this Christmas

ThisIsinsider.com 

  • Christmas has a reputation for being a time of cheer. But for many people, there can be negative emotions associated with the holidays too. 
  • Time with family can be tough because of old feuds being ignited, and the fact the political chasm between the generations seems wider than ever. 
  • Niels Eék, a psychologist for the mental health platform Remente, gave Insider some tips for how to survive the holiday season.
  • Whatever your situation, it's vital to take time for yourself to avoid burnout. Читать дальше...





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