
Chile rejects huge hydroelectric project in Patagonia
President Michelle Bachelet's government rejected a huge hydroelectric project in Chile's Patagonia region Tuesday, warning it would cause environmental harm. ... more
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Experts want urgent action on rare N.Zealand 'hobbit' dolphin
Marine scientists have urged New Zealand to step up efforts to save the world's rarest dolphin, saying only a few dozen Maui's dolphins remain and immediate action is needed to prevent their extinction. ... more
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London, Paris tighten nuclear bond over US, Russia concerns
Iran says cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog will take 'new form'
Six killed in massive Russian drone, missile attack across Ukraine
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Australia shark cull could snare more than 900, says report
Australia's controversial shark cull could snare more than 900 animals over the next three years, a government review found, angering critics who said Tuesday most were caught needlessly. ... more
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Freak storms in Germany kill at least six: police
Violent storms killed at least six people in western Germany overnight, felling trees and snarling road and rail traffic, authorities said Tuesday. ... more
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Togo goes high-tech in crackdown on ivory smuggling
Togo has gone hi-tech in its crackdown on ivory smugglers, employing DNA testing to determine the origin and age of contraband tusks and expose those at the heart of the illegal trade. ... more
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Paris climate talks to draw up to 50,000: France
As many as 50,000 people are likely to attend the December 2015 talks in Paris aimed at forging a UN pact on climate change, host France said on Tuesday. ... more
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Tiananmen leader vows solidarity in secret China trip
A top leader of the Tiananmen Square protests said he found that the movement's message resonated more than ever after he slipped into China to mark the 25th anniversary quietly. ... more
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