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Dust is gradually covering Beijing
Environment

Dust is gradually covering Beijing

Large buildings almost disappeared under the dense smoke and mist in the capital of Beijing, China, when air pollution was still alarming.

December 16, 2018
Tokyo shakes because of the earthquake
Environment

Tokyo shakes because of the earthquake

A magnitude 6 earthquake shook the Japanese capital buildings early this morning. Officials say there is no risk of tsunamis.

December 16, 2018
Beijing alarms on air pollution
Environment

Beijing alarms on air pollution

Air pollution in the capital, Beijing, China, was first classified as the yellow alarm group, the second highest level in the 4-step pollution warning system.

December 16, 2018
Philippines: Rainstorms flood half of Manila
Environment

Philippines: Rainstorms flood half of Manila

Heavy rains caused by the Trami tropical storm flooded the Philippines' Manila capital in just 24 hours, causing landslides and killing at least seven people and affecti…

December 16, 2018
Bagan, the land of thousands of forgotten temples
Environment

Bagan, the land of thousands of forgotten temples

The ancient Bagan city was once the capital of the Pagan kingdom, a key cultural, economic and political center of the Pagan empire during the 9th to the 13th centuries.

December 16, 2018
Indonesia: Volcanic eruption, 6 people died
Environment

Indonesia: Volcanic eruption, 6 people died

Rokatenda volcano on Palue Island 2,000km east of Indonesia's capital Jakarta, sprayed ash and stones over 2km into the air on August 10. The ash has covered a nearby be…

December 16, 2018
China falls into serious pollution
Environment

China falls into serious pollution

Pollution in China once again falls into seriousness even after entering May, the time when burning coal to operate the heating system is almost gone.

December 16, 2018