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Historic flooding highlights Venice’s vulnerability

Saturday, 16 November 2019, 07:03 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

 The historic lagoon city of Venice exists on the edge of a double threat: As it sinks, the seas rise. That reality became more stark this week when Venice was hit with its worst flood in...

Australia’s Qantas operates 19 ½ hour London-Sydney flight

Friday, 15 November 2019, 07:57 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Australia’s national carrier Qantas on Friday successfully completed a 19-and-a-half hour non-stop flight from London to Sydney, which was used to run a series of tests to assess the effects of...

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides

Friday, 15 November 2019, 07:54 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Italy's government declared a state of emergency Thursday in flood-ravaged Venice, seeking to release funds to repair the historic lagoon city after it was damaged by the highest tide in 50...

Italian government set to declare state of emergency in Venice

Thursday, 14 November 2019, 15:17 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Italy's government is set to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged Venice, to swiftly secure the historic city funds to repair damage from the highest tide in 50 years. Prime Minister...

'Unicorn' puppy with tail on its face rescued from streets

Thursday, 14 November 2019, 13:26 Last update: about 7 years ago

A "unicorn" dog with an extra tail on its face has gone viral after being rescued from the streets, Sky News reports. Narwhal the puppy was found with another older dog in the "freezing cold" by...

Pope demands tech companies prevent kids from viewing porn

Thursday, 14 November 2019, 13:23 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis is demanding that Facebook, Apple, Google and other tech companies urgently take measures to remove child porn from the web and to prevent children from accessing pornography...

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