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Wildfires Continue Burning Across The West | NBC News

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Wildfires exploding into megafires across the West are prompting new evacuations. Thousands of firefighters are risking their lives in the Tamarack fire in California and the Bootleg fire in Oregon, which has consumed over 400,000 acres. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]

Malaysians in need urged to hang white flags outside homes

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A social media campaign in Malaysia is encouraging people who have fallen on hard times to hang a white flag outside their homes. That is to ensure they receive community help with food and paying rent as a COVID-19 lockdown continues indefinitely. But as Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from the capital, the campaign has taken another turn, with people directing their anger towards the government. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Disaster feared as fire-hit cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka coast

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A cargo ship carrying tonnes of toxic chemicals and plastic is sinking off Sri Lanka’s west coast, threatening to spill oil into the surrounding waters. Conservationists have described it as one of Sri Lanka’s worst environmental disasters after plastic pellets from the Singapore-registered MV X-Press Pearl washed up on shore. The ship had been on fire since May 20 before the blaze was extinguished. Rescue teams had been trying to tow the ship out to the deep sea when it began to sink off Sri Lanka’s main port of Colombo. The disaster threatens the country’s fishing and tourism industry. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe […]

Nepal experts warn Kathmandu could face COVID crisis like India

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Healthcare experts in Nepal are warning the capital Kathmandu could see scenes similar to neighbouring India. Infections are rising and hospital beds are filling up. With new restrictions being imposed, officials say the situation is under control. But many residents aren’t taking any chances. Al Jazeera’s Ramyata Limbu reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nepal #India

Clashes in Jerusalem over Ramadan gatherings

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There has been a third night of violence near the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli security forces fired stun grenades and water cannon at Palestinian protesters. They are angry at restrictions on gatherings during the Muslim month of Ramadan. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from West Jerusalem. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Jerusalem #Ramadan #Israel

Argentina reimposes restrictions as coronavirus cases surge

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Argentina’s health minister says the country is facing its “worst moment” of the coronavirus pandemic. Its healthcare system is buckling as the country’s death toll surpasses 60,000. Restrictions have been reimposed, but now that is putting strain on an economy already in crisis. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Argentina #COVID19

Cities Prepare For Future Influx Of New Residents Fleeing Climate Change | NBC Nightly News

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It’s estimated that nearly 5 million people have been displaced from their homes in the past five years because of natural disasters triggered by the climate crisis. As people are either forced to leave or choose to relocate, many cities may face challenges with infrastructure and gentrification. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, […]

Tokyo Olympics committee meets to address continuing problems

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Japan is contemplating whether to impose a state of emergency in Tokyo and Osaka as coronavirus infections surge across the country. It comes just three months before the troubled Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee is meeting to work out how to manage the continuing problems plaguing the games. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Seoul, South Korea. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Japan #TokyoOlympics

India migrant workers flee capital as COVID batters economy

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Bus and train stations in India’s capital New Delhi have been overwhelmed as thousands of migrant workers flee the city. The latest restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus have seen many daily wage earners losing their jobs. India is struggling to stem the world’s largest rise in cases. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #India

New record rise in India’s COVID cases, deaths; curfew in capital

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Coronavirus infections have reached record levels in India. A new high of nearly 275,000 new daily cases was recorded on Monday, along with more than 1,600 deaths. The local government has announced a weeklong curfew in the capital region of Delhi. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just cancelled his visit to India that had been planned for next week. Scientists are studying a new variant with a double mutation to see if it is behind the rise in infections. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports._ – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #India #IndiaCovid19 […]