Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress – Times of India

Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress – Times of India

SEOUL: More than 30,000 protesters gathered in South Korea‘s capital in broiling heat on Saturday, demanding more aggressive action by the government to combat global warming. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), protesters young and old marched in the country’s biggest demonstration so far this year, snarling traffic in central Seoul. They…

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Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon have intimate chat at Unstoppable afterparty

Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon have intimate chat at Unstoppable afterparty

Jennifer Lopez shines at TIFF premiere of Unstoppable, earning standing ovation for powerful role. Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon were the center of attention at the Unstoppable afterparty following the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).  According to a source speaking to PEOPLE, the two stars engaged in a “deep conversation” during…

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‘Status quo can’t be maintained’: Energy minister confirms talks with IPPs to reduce power rates

‘Status quo can’t be maintained’: Energy minister confirms talks with IPPs to reduce power rates

A worker of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) climbs up a high-voltage pylon in Peshawar, August 7, 2017. — Reuters Confirming the coalition government’s efforts to renegotiate contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) to reduce “unsustainable” electricity tariffs, Energy Minister Awais Leghari said both sides have a clear understanding that the “status quo can’t be…

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Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: At least four killed amid widespread destruction – Times of India

Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: At least four killed amid widespread destruction – Times of India

Super Typhoon Yagi tore through northern Vietnam on Saturday, claiming at least four lives. It also caused widespread devastation by uprooting thousands of trees, sweeping ships and boats out to sea, and ripping roofs off houses after leaving a path of destruction through Southern China and the Philippines. Yagi made landfall in Vietnam’s Hai Phong…

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