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Worlds largest marine park to be created in Antarctica

Worlds largest marine park to be created in Antarctica

A deal brokered by 24 countries to allow the creation of a massive 600,000 sq mile marine sanctuary in the Antarctic ocean. The sanctuary will cover more than 12% of the Southern Ocean, which is home to more than 10,000 species including most of the worlds penguins, whales, seabirds, colossal squid and Antarctic tooth fish. Oct 28, 2016
Church collapses after more earthquakes hit central Italy

Church collapses after more earthquakes hit central Italy

Earthquakes measuring 5.4 and 6.0 magnitude hit central Italy, causing damage to already weakened buildings after major quakes devastated several towns on 24 August. The San Salvatore church came tumbling down during the second quake that hit the village of Campi in the Marche region. The earthquake on the 24 August killed 300 people, however, one man suffering a heart attack is the only death reported so far. Oct 27, 2016
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