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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) said in a statement on Monday afternoon that the fire is still burning in several locations. Weather conditions continued to exacerbate fire and smoke conditions. Smoke will affect visibility and air quality on the Fraser Island and adjacent mainland areas over the coming days. … [Read more...] about Australia’s east coastal states on high alert of bush fire

COLOMBO, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Another leopard was found killed in Matale, in the central hills of Sri Lanka over the weekend, raising the total number of reported leopard deaths in the island country to 12 this year, local media quoted wildlife officials as saying on Monday. … [Read more...] about 12 leopard deaths reported in Sri Lanka this year

Prisoners over the age of 65, convicts who have completed half of their sentences for minor offenses, and convicts who have completed over 25 years in a life sentence, are all eligible for the general amnesty, Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya said. … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka to pardon 606 prisoners amid COVID-19

Bilgehan Alagoz, academic and expert on Iran from Marmara University in Turkey, said the timing of the killing is significant as it happened just after the U.S. elections but before the new administration takes office. The Iranian government will probably wait for an answer from Biden after he assumes office. … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Assassination of Iranian top scientist exacerbates uncertainty in Mideast

"Initial x-rays did not show any obvious fracture, but his clinical exam warranted more detailed imaging," said Kevin O'Connor, Biden's primary care doctor. "Follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline (small) fractures of President-elect Biden's lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot. It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks." … [Read more...] about Biden fractures foot after playing with dog