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Meltwater in East Antarctica collects in subsurface lakes

Meltwater in East Antarctica collects in subsurface lakes

A warm microclimate in a 20-kilometre zone in East Antarctica has led to the formation of extensive lakes of meltwater sandwiched between two layers of ice. The ice sheet is showing behaviour that was thought only to occur in glaciers in places such as Greenland, which are not nearly as cold as East Antarctica. Dec 12, 2016
The East Antarctic ice sheet is full of holes

The East Antarctic ice sheet is full of holes

Hot spots have been found in the East Antarctic ice sheet where holes – or moulins – are appearing in the ice sheet, allowing water to flow out into the sea. The ice sheet was not thought to be vulnerable to melting as it is one of the coldest places on Earth, but strong winds are removing snow and exposing ice below to melting. Dec 12, 2016
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China warns Donald Trump to respect one China principle

Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang has repeated concern over Donald Trumps comments on the one China principle. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, whilst on Fox News Sunday, said the United States did not not necessarily have to stick to its long-held stance that Taiwan is part of one China. Dec 12, 2016
Moose saved from frozen river by firefighters

Moose saved from frozen river by firefighters

Firefighters inched out onto the frozen Shedic River to free a trapped moose in Canadas New Brunswick province on 10 December. The firefighters hacked away at the ice to create a path back to the shore for the moose. Dec 12, 2016
North Korea commandos practice South Korea president attack

North Korea commandos practice South Korea president attack

North Korea has released images of special forces troops staging an attack on a mock-up of the Blue House, the South Korean President’s office. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly oversaw the training exercise that left the fake Blue House in flames according to state-run television KRT. South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye on 9 December, and South Korea has been placed on high alert in case North Korea tries to take advantage. Dec 12, 2016
Four top tips for avoiding fake news

Four top tips for avoiding fake news

IBTimes UK speaks to Wikipedia editor and Wikimedia UK communications coordinator John Lubbock about how best to spot fake or biased news stories online. Dec 12, 2016
Boris Johnson speaks with Saudi foreign minister after proxy war spat

Boris Johnson speaks with Saudi foreign minister after proxy war spat

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has met Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir to discuss the countries’ relationship and the civil war in Yemen.Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition of Arab forces targeting Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict so far.The meeting takes place after a diplomatic furore greeted a recording of Johnson accusing Saudi Arabia of fighting proxy wars in the Middle East emerged on 8 December. Dec 11, 2016
Scores dead in Egypt explosion near Cairo coptic Christian cathedral

Scores dead in Egypt explosion near Cairo coptic Christian cathedral

Twenty-five people have reportedly been killed in an explosion near a Coptic Christian cathedral in Cairo.According to Egypts official MENA news agency an assailant threw a bomb into the cathedral. Forty-nine people are said to be injured.Orthodox Copts make up around 10% of Egypt’s population. The blast follows two bomb explosions on Friday which killed six police officers. Dec 11, 2016
Over 30 dead in Kenya after tanker explodes in deadly fireball

Over 30 dead in Kenya after tanker explodes in deadly fireball

A horror accident on one of Kenya’s main highways has left at least 42 people dead.An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after the driver lost control of the vehicle when it hit a speed bump.The truck then rammed into other vehicles. Fifty people had to be taken to hospital to have their burns treated. Dec 11, 2016
At least 160 dead after church collapse in Nigeria

At least 160 dead after church collapse in Nigeria

A church building has collapsed in Nigeria killing at least 160 people.The church was reportedly still under construction during a service for a bishop’s ordination.It is believed that some people are still trapped underneath the debris of the Reigners Bible Church.State governor Udom Emmanuel, who was present during the accident, promised an investigation into safety standards. Dec 11, 2016
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