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Xi Jinping

‘Trump, please save Hong Kong’ – protesters

Image copyrightReutersImage caption US flags flew in Sunday's demonstrations near the US embassy Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are appealing to President Donald Trump for help as they march near the US consulate general in the city. They flew US …

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Brexit

UK’s Johnson sticking to Brexit plans, says foreign minister

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains determined to pull Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 come what may, his foreign minister said on Sunday. Johnson, who has lost his majority in parliament and has seen his bid to call an earl…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Little Italy

The Rundown: Week 2 Stars, Surprises and Statements and a New Top 10

The Rundown returns for Week 2, and oh what a busy one it was. Lots of blown leads (Nebraska, come on), a ton of incredible performances (holy smokes, Rondale Moore) and some wow moments (I mean, who expected Maryland to score 42 points in a single half again…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Plastic Pollution

Our ocean of waste: Turning the tide on plastic pollution

India ranks number three in terms of plastic fibres found in a sample of tap water 82.4 per cent of tap water sampled contained over 4 plastic fibres per 500 ml, according to a study by the University of Newcastle, Australia, and published by the World Wildli…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Monsanto

Former Bond star Brosnan backs teenage activist Greta Thunberg – Malay Mail

US-Irish actor Pierce Brosnan poses during a photocall as part of the 45th Deauville US Film Festival in Deauville September 7, 2019. AFP pic DEAUVILLE, Sept 8 Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan heaped praise yesterday on teenage climate activist Greta Th…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Air Pollution

Pimpri mayor launches project on air quality; schools taking part will display flag indicating pollution level

At the launch of the programme. Express Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Rahul Jadhav launched a project on Saturday to spread environmental awareness among school students. The project, SAFAR-School Flag Awareness Programme on Air Quality, has been started by the Ind…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Super Komachi

Tokyo braces for direct hit from typhoon Faxai

Typhoon Faxai is forecast to reach coastal areas near Tokyo in the late hours of Sunday. (AFP pic) TOKYO: A strong typhoon that could bring record winds and rain was poised to make a direct hit on Tokyo later Sunday, as authorities warned of high waves, lan…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Plastic Pollution

From creating awareness to wearable fabric: How companies are fighting single-use plastic pollution

Companies are increasingly opting towards upcylcing measures for environmental sustainability. (Getty Images/Thinkstock) Have you ever imagined wearing an ocean-friendly T-shirt made of plastic? When used plastic bottles are washed and chopped into flakes, m…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Food Industry

Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit

By James Davey and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) - A British demand for supermarkets to prepare for a potentially chaotic no-deal Brexit by stockpiling food is stoking anger in the industry, with bosses saying they should not be blamed if people can't find ev…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

Food Industry

Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit

By James Davey and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) - A British demand for supermarkets to prepare for a potentially chaotic no-deal Brexit by stockpiling food is stoking anger in the industry, with bosses saying they should not be blamed if people can't find ev…

bubmagSeptember 8, 2019

‘Trump, please save Hong Kong’ – protesters

UK’s Johnson sticking to Brexit plans, says foreign minister

The Rundown: Week 2 Stars, Surprises and Statements and a New Top 10

Our ocean of waste: Turning the tide on plastic pollution

Former Bond star Brosnan backs teenage activist Greta Thunberg – Malay Mail

Pimpri mayor launches project on air quality; schools taking part will display flag indicating pollution level

Tokyo braces for direct hit from typhoon Faxai

From creating awareness to wearable fabric: How companies are fighting single-use plastic pollution

Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit

Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit

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