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Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of Aceh on 7 December, killing dozens of people. Many are feared to be trapped under debris as several buildings collapsed following the massive quake. No tsunami warning was issued by the country’s meteorological department. Indonesia is frequently hit by strong earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a region which is in constant danger of volcanoes and earthquakes. Dec 7, 2016
Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of Aceh on 7 December, killing dozens of people. Many are feared to be trapped under debris as several buildings collapsed following the massive quake. No tsunami warning was issued by the country’s meteorological department. Indonesia is frequently hit by strong earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a region which is in constant danger of volcanoes and earthquakes. Dec 7, 2016
Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area. Dec 6, 2016
Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area. Dec 6, 2016
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