Agitated people set fire to the mayor's house, 719 people have been arrested so far

Agitated people set fire to the mayor’s house, 719 people have been arrested so far

Riots and arson continue in France—images courtesy of foreign media During the ongoing unrest in France, rioters also set fire to the house of Mayor Vincent Jean-Bern. According to international media reports, angry protesters rammed a car into the mayor’s house, injuring the mayor’s wife and child. The mayor of Paris, Vincent Jean-Bern, said that…

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Climate shocks set to worsen already fragile hotspots, Security Council hears

Climate shocks set to worsen already fragile hotspots, Security Council hears

Climate shocks are triggering worsening security environments, from Afghanistan to Mali, and UN peacekeeping missions are taking steps to adapt, from reducing their carbon footprint to addressing myriad related consequences. “Given the growing linkages of climate change, peace, and security as well as the broader changes to the conflict dynamics in the areas in which…

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China's first passenger plane is set to challenge Boeing and Airbus

China’s first passenger plane is set to challenge Boeing and Airbus

Photos, international media China’s first passenger plane is set to challenge Boeing and Airbus. According to the Chinese newspaper China Daily, the C919 single-aisle aircraft was built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China as Beijing eyes to enter the global aircraft market, where China is competing with French aircraft maker Airbus and the US….

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A number of churches were set ablaze in India;  Army called and curfew imposed in 8 districts

A number of churches were set ablaze in India; Army called and curfew imposed in 8 districts

Riots broke out in two settlements; Photo: Indian Media New Delhi: In the riots between tribals and non-tribals in the Indian state of Manipur, several churches and dozens of houses were set on fire. According to Indian media, violent demonstrations and attacks on each other’s houses and property by angry communities continue in Imphal, the…

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