A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. Officials are blaming farmers in neighbouring states who are using fires to clear land. They saythe thick fog has turned the city into a gas chamber. From dehli, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. It is like a scene from a dystopian Science Fiction movie. For a third day in a row now, residents of delhi are inhaling the seasons worst toxic air. In some parts of the city, the levels of pm 2. 5, the tiny particles that can penetrate deep into our lungs, are peaking at more than 500 mcg per cubic metre. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum level of 25. Im in central delhi, just near the Main Business district, and with the iconic india gate behind me. But as you can see, it is barely visible, with a thick blanket of smog around it. It is daytime, but hardly any sunlight is able to percolate the thick layer of smog that shrouds the city. The government says it is doing what it can. It has ba
Dutch women who joined the i saw in syria and scientists and stargazers witness a rare cause make a friend as the planet mercury passes between the earth and the sun. With this thought is a football or a shard the red card and sent off this part be the victim of racist abuse in ukraine. Hong kong is reeling from one of the most violent days of antigovernment demonstrations in more than 5 months one protester is in Critical Condition after being shot at close range by police well demonstrators are accused of setting a probation supporter on fire chief executive kerry lamb called the protesters the enemy of the people and said the she will not yield to pressure sarah clarke has more from hong kong. Protesters started blocking roads and ran lines during the morning rush hour at a crossroads inside one home district on the east of Hong Kong Island a traffic officer was filmed as he grappled with a demonstrator and then pointed his gun at a 2nd protester and shot him in the torso the peach
The children of women who joined in syria but its unclear what will happen to the mothers. And scientists and. A rare cosmic event as the planet mercury passes between the earth and the sun. Mexico says its granting asylum to bolivia as former president who stepped down on sunday after a disputed reelection mexico was asked bolivias foreign minister to ensure that morale is gets out of the country safely at least 20 members of believe use executive and legislative branches are also seeking protection in mexico. I inform you that a few moments ago i received a call from president. Whereby he responded to my invitation and formally requested political asylum in our country in terms of the current legislation the Mexican Foreign minister with the prime opinion of the secretary of government minister sanchez caetera has decided to grant political asylum even to relatives for humanitarian reasons and by virtue of the emergency situation he faces in bolivia. Well u. S. President donald trump
Hello and welcome to bbc news. The Rugby World Cup final is less than four hours away and the excitement is building. England will take on south africa in the japanese city of yokohama. The stakes are high for both sides england are attempting to land their second world cup and avenge the springboks victory in the 2007 final. This years tournament is the first ever held in asia, as our Sports Editor dan roan reports. Another tactical masterclass by eddiejones. It may be the eve of the World Cup Final, but englands head coach still found time to put some local schoolkids through their paces today. Earlier, it was his captain taking instructions, this the squads final Training Session before the biggest game of their lives. Its a good session, boys, its good work. Puts us in good stead for saturday, that. Owen farrells leadership has been crucial to his teams journey in japan. Theyve had much to celebrate during this campaign, but he told me the job is not yet complete. We know that we c
Battle won celebrations in. The constitution. And when the smallest planet puts on a big show the race. Between his son and the. Mexico was promised a safe haven for bolivias former president but one. Actually heading a day after stepping down morale this was granted asylum by mexico hes called his removal a coup thats a view shared by mexicos government his departure followed weeks of protests as international monitors pointed to irregularities in last months election. I inform you that a few moments ago i received a call from president. Whereby he responded. Invitation and formally requested political asylum in our country in terms of the current legislation the Mexican Foreign minister with the prior opinion of the secretary of government minister sanchez could taro has decided to grant political asylum to mr evo morales for humanitarian reasons and by virtue of the emergency situation he faces in bolivia or john homa begins our coverage from mexico. The foreign minister of mexico m