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15 tonnes of Kenyan ivory burnt by President Uhuru Kenyatta

15 tonnes of Kenyan ivory burnt by President Uhuru Kenyatta


15 tonnes of Kenyan ivory burnt by President Uhuru Kenyatta

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 08:34 PM PST

Kenya has burnt 15 tonnes of ivory in a move to symbolise its fight against elephant poaching, and promised to destroy all of its stockpile this year. Report by Claire Lomas.
From: ODN
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Huge lava fountain as Villarrica volcano erupts in Chile

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 07:47 PM PST

Residents living close to the Villarrica volcano in southern Chile, have been evacuated after an eruption of lava and ash on Tuesday. Report by Claire Lomas.
From: ODN
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Time: 01:16 More in News & Politics

CCTV shows moment 15-year-old is fatally stabbed on busy London street

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 09:33 PM PST

The Met Police have released a shocking video of the moment a 15-year-old was fatally stabbed while cycling along a busy London street. Report by Claire Lomas.
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Time: 01:21 More in News & Politics

'Jihadi John' recording: Mohammed Emwazi denied extremism to MI5

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 02:46 PM PST

An audio recording has been released by prisoners' rights group CAGE, of the Islamist militant Mohammed Emwazi. Report by Claire Lomas.
From: ODN
Views: 585
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Time: 02:40 More in News & Politics

Iraq forces ramp up offensive to retake Tikrit from Islamic State

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 08:50 PM PST

Iraq's armed forces have attacked Islamic State strongholds north of Baghdad. Report by Claire Lomas.
From: ODN
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Time: 01:19 More in News & Politics

Record-breaking flooding displaces thousands in western Brazil

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 11:05 AM PST

The Acre River in western Brazil floods to historic levels forcing thousands of people in the city of Rio Branco to leave their homes. Report by Andrea Lilly.
From: ODN
Views: 139
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Time: 01:10 More in News & Politics

Rare rescued butterfly pupae get new home at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 12:03 PM PST

San Diego Zoo Safari Park just got 130 new residents. The zoo has taken custody of a box packed with butterfly cocoons. Report by Claire Mewse.
From: ODN
Views: 276
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Time: 01:06 More in Pets & Animals

Boris Nemtsov funeral: Mystery surrounds Russian politician's death

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 10:11 AM PST

Russian police have tightened security around a museum where the funeral of murdered Putin critic Boris Nemtsov is due to take place. Report by Andrea Lilly.
From: ODN
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Time: 02:55 More in News & Politics

Japanese island overrun by cats

Posted: 03 Mar 2015 07:54 PM PST

Aoshima is an island located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The official population is 22 but there are more than 120 cats living there. Report by Andrea Lilly.
From: ODN
Views: 3090
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Time: 01:39 More in Pets & Animals