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Torrential rain triggers flood and building collapse in Tibet

Torrential rain triggers flood and building collapse in Tibet

The persistent torrential rain triggered a building collapse in Jomda county, Qamdo Prefecture in south-west China and amp;#39;s Tibet Autonomous Region on July 8. All residents of the building had been evacuated before the collapse and no casualties have been reported.The collapse happened in the wake of the sharply increased water level of Ziqu river in the county. The water washed away the foundation of the building and eventually caused it to collapse and be carried away by the flood.According to local government, the rain that started to fall in June stopped as of July 10. But the long-period of rainfall had already destroyed 24 bridges and damaged 57.8km of stretches in total across 67 rural highways.
Jul 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Thousands march in Caracas to mark 100 days of resistance

Thousands march in Caracas to mark 100 days of resistance

Mass anti-government rallies were held across Venezuela on 9 July in celebration of the 100 days of resistance. Politician Rafael Guzmán, who posted this video featuring the Caracas protest, said people have more strength… more determination to free Venezuela from the dictatorship.
Jul 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Huge blaze engulfs Camden Market in London

Huge blaze engulfs Camden Market in London

A large fire broke out at Londons Camden Lock market in the early hours on 10 July. At least 10 fire engines and more than 70 firefighters were deployed to the blaze, which was burning on the first, second and third floors as well as the roof, according to London Fire Brigade.
Jul 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
McCain: Republican Healthcare Bill probably dead

McCain: Republican Healthcare Bill probably dead

McCain has been a vocal critic of Trump since he became president in January. Now McCain said on CBS program Face the Nation that the American Health Care Act bill aimed at replacing Obamacare was likely going to be dead.
Jul 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Iraqi PM Haider al Abadi arrives in Mosul as victory is declared over Isis

Iraqi PM Haider al Abadi arrives in Mosul as victory is declared over Isis

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for their victory against Isis. Iraqi security forces raised the national flag in the ruins of Mosuls Old City on July 9. The victory comes with a heavy toll on the Iraqi army with forces suffering 40% losses in the battle. Large parts of Mosul lie in ruins after eight months of fighting. Thousands of civilians were killed in clashes between Iraqi armed forces and Isis militants and more than one million of the citys inhabitants were displaced. Isis first seized Mosul in June 2014 and declared the beginning of an Islamic caliphate in its Old City.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Firefighter rescuing exhausted fawn from drainpipe

Firefighter rescuing exhausted fawn from drainpipe

Italian firefighters rescued a fawn after it had become stuck in a drainpipe. The exhausted animal was given water to help it perk up. A firefighter had to be lowered down into the drain to rescue the fawn. It was then taken to a vet for treatment.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Heartwarming Video Shows Police Officer Proposal During London Pride

Heartwarming Video Shows Police Officer Proposal During London Pride

A British Transport Police officer received a surprise proposal during Londons Pride Parade on July 8. The officer was shocked when her girlfriend pulled out a ring during the festivities. Cheers from the surrounding crowd can be heard in the video. British Transport Police confirmed the proposal was accepted. Its post of the proposal video has since gone viral.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Venezuelas freed opposition politician Lopez makes public appearance under house arrest

Venezuelas freed opposition politician Lopez makes public appearance under house arrest

Venezuelas best-known jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has been granted house arrest after three years in prison. The 46-year-old appeared over joyous, waving the Venezuelan flag at his home. Crowds of supporters gathered outside the walled-in complex to cheer him on. Serving a 14-year sentence, Lopez would make a popular opposition presidential candidate. Current President Nicolás Maduro plans a constitution rewrite to secure more power for himself.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Iraqi forces free children trapped under rubble in Mosuls Old City

Iraqi forces free children trapped under rubble in Mosuls Old City

Iraqi forces rescued civilians, mostly children, from destroyed houses in Mosuls Old City. More than 20 civilians were pulled from the rubble of houses destroyed by fleeing ISIS militants. Footage of the Iraqi Federal Police shows officers giving water to rescued children. ISIS fighters vowed to fight to the death in the contested city. Iraqi soldiers already began celebrating what they expect to be an imminent victory.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Police water cannon used to tackle G20 protests for third night in Hamburg

Police water cannon used to tackle G20 protests for third night in Hamburg

Anti-G20 protests across Hamburg continued for the third night in a row. Protests on Saturday were mostly peaceful after two nights of violent clashes which saw radicals torching cars and looting shops. Police used water cannons to disperse remaining protesters who began throwing bottles and rocks. More than 200 police officers were injured during three days of clashes. Around 143 people were arrested and 122 taken into custody.
Jul 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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