NAIROBI (Reuters) – Some corals have lived on the fringes of Mauritius for centuries. Now for days smothered in heavy fuel oil spilled from a wrecked Japanese tanker nearby, parts of those reefs could be in trouble. The full impact of the toxic spill is still lacking, scientists say. While …
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FILE PHOTO: Federal lawmakers return to the interior of the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse in the United States after setting fire to a demonstration against police violence and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, August 2, 2020. REUTERS / Caitlin Ox (Reuters) – Oregon State Police on Thursday said they …
Read More »Biden campaign raises $ 48 million in 48 hours after appointing Kamala Harris as VP choice
(Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign has raised $ 48 million in the 48 hours since he nominated U.S. Senator Kamala Harris to nominate Democratic Vice President, a campaign spokesman told Reuters late on Thursday. PHOTO PHOTO: Former Vice President Joe Biden talks with Senator Kamala Harris after …
Read More »Administrators from Texas, California are taking heat in the fight over school reopening
LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday tried to reassure parents that he is doing everything he can to keep students safe, as most schools in the state are preparing for the new week. School bus drivers lead a caravan through downtown Los Angeles to demand that …
Read More »US seizes Iranian fuel charges for the first time: WSJ
(Reuters) – The US government has seized ships that were all loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US amtners. U.S. prosecutors filed a lawsuit last month to seize gasoline on board four tankers Iran is …
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