Eloor, an island on the Periyar River, is home to over 300 chemical companies. Locals have complained for decades that they illegally discharge their untreated toxic waste into the river. (April 11) (Video by: Mojudan Gadhavi)
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Zoo animals hunt for Easter eggs in Chile
Animals at Santiago’s Buin Zoo celebrated Easter Sunday with a hunt for colorful eggs filled with yummy treats. (April 10)
In Donetsk, children face constant shelling
As fierce fighting rages in the Donetsk region, one family lives under a cloud of constant shelling in a village on the front line.
India’s population soars but fewer women have jobs
India is on the cusp of surpassing China to become the world’s most populous country, and its economy is among the fastest-growing in the world.
Royal coaches prepped for King’s coronation
Two coaches will be used by King Charles III during in coronation events on 6 May 2023
AP Top Stories April 9
Here’s the latest for Sunday, April 9th: Pope at Easter asks for prayers for Ukraine and Russia; Expelled Tennessee lawmakers to seek seats again; 3 taken to hospital after Delaware mall shooting; 8 people missing in fiery collapse of Marseille buildin…
Guyana’s Cowboys showcase their skills in Rodeo
Guyana’s Cowboys showcase their skills in Rodeo
Pope Francis leads Easter Sunday celebrations
Pope Francis has invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people in his Easter message. Francis also praised nations that help refugees and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. (April 9)
Fire stymies search for France building collapse survivors
Up to 10 people may be buried under the debris of a building that collapsed following an explosion in France’s port city of Marseille. More than 100 firefighters worked through the night to access and extinguish the fire, which remained burning a few f…
AP Top Stories April 8 P
Here’s the latest for Saturday, April 8th: Access to abortion pill in limbo; US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran; China slams WHO for “politicizing” COVID origin; Pope Francis presides over Easter vigil Mass.
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