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South West’s strategic investment opportunities to be showcased at leading national event

The Great South West , the Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, will be leading a delegation of senior business and political leaders to make the case for the region at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK, set to take place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds.

An exciting programme of events, panel sessions and meetings at the Great South West Pavilion will provide insights into the region’s critical role in delivering the UK’s...

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Explosion at fertiliser plant in Texas

At least three people were reportedly killed, dozens of others were injured and about six firefighters were missing after a massive blast and huge fireball tore through a Fertiliser facility in West Texas, about 20 miles north of Waco.

A huge plume of smoke - laden with toxic anhydrous ammonia - was visible for miles and was being pushed by winds blowing from the south, officials said.

Eyewitness reports say up to four blocks of houses have been destroyed . The Texas Department of Public Safety says between 50 and 75 houses have been damaged. Witnesses also reported heavy...

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Three dead and over 140 injured in explosions at Boston Marathon finish line

Update 16 April: Three people have been killed, including an eight-year-old boy and more than 140 others hurt after two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon. Officials say that at least 17 people are critically wounded and the injuries include several amputations.

The attached video captures an explosion. The uploader said: "This is a video my mom recorded of the explosion. We are so lucky we got out of there when we did. My mom didn't finish the race but we are all safe and that's what matters. My heart goes out to victims". (NekoAngel3Wolf/NewsPoint)

The FBI has...

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RMT and Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) form new alliance

The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) and the UK-based National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) announced today that both unions have agreed to a "Trans-Atlantic Alliance," to cooperate on safety issues; launch joint campaigns targeting employers in-common; and advance a global strategy promoting the right of workers to organise unions and bargain to improve their working lives.

The alliance will send shivers down the spine of union-hostile operators like First Group and Stagecoach who have major operations in both the UK and north America.

"This...

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Female Indian politician attacked by five drunk men

The National Secretary of India's main opposition party says she was attacked by five drunk men on a "fully jammed road in New Delhi in the night" in the country's capital.

Vani Tripathi, an actress and politician for the BJP said her attackers fled before police reached spot. Tweeting about the incident she said "Horrifying accident just got saved car smashed and on top of it five men tried to get inside my car all drunk..."

"Called 100 police did arrive but by the time they did if I had not locked myself in the car could've been dead, raped anything was possible!"...

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Ten killed as Mauritius floods

Massive torrential rain has hit the Republic of Mauritius, just east of Madagascar.

Heavy flooding has deluged Port Louis, a city with a population of approximately 150,000 inhabitants.

Local residents have reported avalanches of mud overturning cars and blocking streets.

At least ten people have been killed, with at least eight of the victims being caught in underground areas as the flood waters rose rapidly. Another died of a heart attack. Witnesses have spoken of "avalanches of water", with at least 15 cars swept away. (NewsPoint)

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Protest outside Djibouti courthouse against election results

Members of Djibouti's opposition coalition, Union pour le Salut National (USN), gathered on Thursday outside the courthouse in Djibouti to protest against February's parliamentary election results. The opposition claim that the election was fraudulent.

Since the parliamentary election late February, members and supporters of the opposition have been holding regular demonstration in protest of February's parliamentary election results, which saw the ruling party win a large majority.

The protesters also called for the release of prisoners arrested during previous...

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Chinese officials remove Tibetan satellites

Chinese officials have reportedly cracked-down on foreign media in Tibet by dismantling satellite dishes at the Labrang Tashi Kyil monastery in Labrang (Gansu province), Amdho region, eastern Tibet on March 10th, the 54th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising in Lhasa.

The monastery was ordered to remove and burn their satellite dishes. Monastery officials were informed the satellites would be replaced with state sanctioned devices, capable of only receiving Chinese state controlled programmes. The move will block the Monastery from obtaining access to international media.

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Community marches for Kimani Gray in East Flatbush, New York

On Sunday afternoon a march was held in memory of Kimani Gray, a 16-year-old boy killed by police in a shooting in East Flatbush on March 9th.

Protesters say Gray's death is yet another example of NYPD brutality. However, police allege the 16-year-old was a gang member who pulled a gun on them, forcing a confrontation. Community members claim the police are lying.

Gray's death has sparked weeks of protest, leading to looting of stores and dozens of arrests. Community members have raised concerns about the number of protesters coming from outside the area to join marches and...

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World Water Day highlights the importance of clean water and sanitation

Today is annual World Water Day, a specific day designated by the United Nations to focus on the importance of clean water for drinking and sanitation.

Each year, during a ceremony at the Hague in the Netherlands, the UN-Water Award is given to reward efforts to fulfill international commitments made on water and water-related issues. Special emphasis is given to the World Water Day theme when giving the awards; this year’s theme is ‘Water Cooperation’.

The award is split into two categories. This year the Category 1 Award for the best water-management practices has been...

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'Long live the Pope' resounds in St Peter's Square before inauguration Mass for Pope Francis

The inauguration Mass for Pope Francis is currently under way in St Peter's Square in Rome before tens of thousands of people, including 132 world leaders, marking the official start of his papacy.

Francis, who was elected by a conclave of cardinals last week to take over from Benedict XVI, took a tour of the square earlier this morning in an open-topped vehicle. Shouts of 'Long live the Pope' resounded from the crowds and Pope Francis stopped frequently to greet the crowd and kiss babies held up to him. He got out of the vehicle at one point to bless a disabled man. Communion will...

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