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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Chile
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale shook northeastern Chile near the border with Bolivia, according to data from the US Geological Survey.
The quake was registered at 10:40 GMT. The epicentre is 73 kilometres northeast of the city of Calama, home to more than 150,000 people. The depth was 112.4 kilometres.
There is no information about casualties and damage.
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Brazil Ready to Accept G7 Financial Assistance (Summary)
Brazil is ready to accept international financial assistance to extinguish the Amazon fires, but only if the country controls the funds. This was announced by the spokesman for the Brazilian president. So far there is no reaction from the G7 countries. On Monday, at a meeting in Biarritz, they offered $ 22 million to fight the Amazon fires.
New Fires Broke Out in the Amazon
Hundreds of new fires have erupted in Amazon, Brazil, according to new data systematized on Monday. Although the Brazilian Army aircraft extinguish fire in the most affected areas, the number of fires is increasing, according to the BGNES.
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Pope Francis Expressed Concern About Forest Fires in the Amazon Jungle
Pope Francis has expressed concern about the fires that are devastating the Amazon forest, which he called "a vital lung for the planet," according to world agencies.
The Beauty of the Amazon Jungle - The "Lungs of the Earth" (GALLERY)
Destruction of these forests can have a devastating impact on all humanity.
The Amazon forests or ''the lungs'' of the Earth. It is one of the most beautiful regions of the planet, but much of it remains poorly understood.
Replica of Ancient Vessel to Sail from Bulgaria to Cyprus
On the edge of Lake Varna in Bulgaria, an unusual looking vessel is under construction as a team of Europeans and Bolivians race to complete their work, binding, packing and cutting reeds under the burning Bulgarian sun, reports Deutsche Welle.
The aim — to complete the reed boat and sail it 3000 kilometers to Cyprus.
Photo exhibition on hidden costs of lithium on display at Ljubljana Castle
The exhibition chronicles the value chain of this rare element, which includes investment and searches in the US, mining in Bolivia, the manufacturing of batteries and cars in China, as well as efforts in Norway, a small country rich in oil, to electrify all of its transport, wrote Ljubljana Castle operator Ljubljanski Grad.
The Earth Has Lost 12 million Hectares of Tropical Forests in 2018
In 2018 12 million hectares of tropical rainforests or 30 football fields per minute were destroyed, the World Resources Institute reported. 3.64 million of these destroyed forests are primary and essential for climate and biodiversity, BTA reports.
Turkish president hails Bolivia's support for Palestine
Turkey's president on April 9 hailed Bolivia's support for Jerusalem and praised South American country's approach to the Golan Heights issue as well.
Bolivian president due in Turkey for official talks
Bolivian President Juan Evo Morales Ayma is to pay an official visit to Turkey on April 9, according to an official statement.