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Giant replica of 1666 London set ablaze for 350th anniversary of the Great Fire

Hundreds of people watched as a huge wooden replica of Victorian London was burned on 4 September for the 350th anniversary of The Great Fire of London. The sculpture, created by David Best famous for his immense wooden temples, and creativity agency Artichoke, was part of the Londons burning festival held from 30 August to 4 September. Sep 5, 2016

Rescue Crews Help 123 People on Crowded Inflatable Boat in Mediterranean

Over 120 people were found floating in an overcrowded inflatable boat off Libya on Sunday 4 September by rescue workers from the European Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS). According to the Italian Red Cross, its staff took care of 123 people brought on board a MOAS craft on that date. Sep 4, 2016

Pope Francis proclaims Teresa of Calcutta a saint

Pilgrims streamed into St. Peters Square at the Vatican in their thousands from the early morning on 4 September 2016 to honour the Nobel peace laureate, who worked among the worlds neediest in the slums of the Indian city now known as Kolkata. Franciss predecessor Pope John Paul II bent Vatican rules to fast-track Mother Teresa to sainthood - a process which usually does not start until five years after the candidates death - two years after she died in 1997. Sep 4, 2016

Slow Dance: A frame that makes things move in slow motion

“Slow dance” is a picture frame that makes real objects appear to move in slow motion. By taking advantage of the limits of human visual perception, this optical illusion sculpture appears to be make objects move in slow motion. Created by Jeff Lieberman, a designer and engineer, the frame is available on Kickstarter. Sep 4, 2016

G20 summit: Chinese official rows with Obamas national security adviser on tarmac

US President Barack Obamas national security adviser Susan Rice was confronted by a Chinese official at Hangzhou airport, causing US Secret Service to intervene following the incident.According to a Reuters report, soon after Obamas Air Force One grounded in Hangzhou, a Chinese official tried to stop Rice from walking towards the official car meant for the US president. The official was seen speaking to her angrily when she crossed a barricade meant for the media. Sep 3, 2016

Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov Dies

Uzbekistans leader President Karimov has reportedly died after suffering a stroke on Saturday (27 August). Three diplomatic sources told Reuters on Friday that the 78-year-old leader had died however the Uzbek government did not immediately confirm the reports. Karimov leaves no obvious successor. Sep 3, 2016

Philippines: 14 killed in Davao City bomb attack

Video shared by an eyewitness shows chaotic scenes in the aftermath of an explosion at a busy night market in Davao City which left at least 14 people dead and many more injured on Friday 2 September. Sep 3, 2016

Philippines: 14 killed in Davao City bomb attack

Video shared by an eyewitness shows chaotic scenes in the aftermath of an explosion at a busy night market in Davao City which left at least 14 people dead and many more injured on Friday 2 September. Sep 3, 2016

Video supposedly shows Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after explosion

A video posted to Ariel Gonzalaezs YouTube channel on 29 August supposedly shows a new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after it caught fire whilst charging. Samsung have halted global sales and recalled the Note 7 as at least 35 cases of the battery catching fire have been reported. This is just days after the phone went on sale and faulty batteries powering the devices are said to be the issue. Sep 2, 2016

Paddle boarders make the most of Hurrican Hermines floodwater

Paddle boarding enthusiasts in Florida, USA decided to make the most out of the flooding that has been caused by Hurricane Hermine. Hurrican Hermine approached Florida for the Gulf of Mexico on 1 September, with forecasters warning 80 mph winds and high seas for the next three days. The hurricane is expected to make landfall in north Florida. Sep 2, 2016

Paddle boarders make the most of Hurrican Hermines floodwater

Paddle boarding enthusiasts in Florida, USA decided to make the most out of the flooding that has been caused by Hurricane Hermine. Hurrican Hermine approached Florida for the Gulf of Mexico on 1 September, with forecasters warning 80 mph winds and high seas for the next three days. The hurricane is expected to make landfall in north Florida. Sep 2, 2016

Melania Trump sues Daily Mail and US blogger for $150m

The wife of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is suing British newspaper the Daily Mail and a US blogger for suggesting she used to work as a part-time escort during her modelling days. The allegations relate to the time before Melania was married Trump, but her lawyers state that the claims are 100% false. Sep 2, 2016
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