This is bbc news, the headlines: the cuban opposition says dozens of activists have been arrested since sunday, when thousands of people joined the biggest protests in decades against the island s communist government. many were detained at the demonstrations, others were picked up from their homes. president diaz canel has blamed the united states for the unrest. at least a0 people have been killed in a fire at a iraqi hospital treating coronavirus patients, in the city of nassiriya. health officials say the fire is now being brought under control but dozens of patients are said to be missing. south africa s governing anc party has warned that continuing violent demonstrations will have a devastating economic impact on the country. troops have been deployed to protect property, as protestors set buildings on fire and looted shops. the violence was triggered by the jailing of the former president, jacob zuma.
This is bbc news, the headlines at least a0 people have been killed in a fire at a iraqi hospital treating coronavirus patients, in the city of nassiriya. health officials say the fire is now being brought under control but dozens of patients are said to be missing. south africa s governing anc party has warned that continuing violent demonstrations will have a devastating economic impact on the country. troops have been deployed to protect property, as protestors set buildings on fire and looted shops. the violence was triggered by the jailing of the former president, jacob zuma.
Arrested since sunday, when thousands of people joined the biggest protests in decades against the island s communist government. president miguel diaz canel blamed the united states for the unrest. south africa s governing anc party has warned that continuing violent demonstrations will have a devastating economic impact on the country. troops have been deployed to protect property, as protestors blocked roads, set buildings on fire and looted shops. the us general scott miller has been given a send off at a ceremony in the afghan capital, kabul. nato s afghanistan operation is officially ending at the end of august, despite a deterioration in the security situation. wildfires are raging across western united states where millions have been hit by another heatwave. firefighters say conditions are so harsh water is evaporating before it hits the ground.
Arrested since sunday, when thousands of people joined the biggest protests in decades against the island s communist government. many were detained at the demonstrations, others were picked up from their homes. president diaz canel has blamed the us for the unrest. south africa s governing anc party has warned that continuing violent demonstrations will have a devastating economic impact on the country. troops have been deployed to protect property, as protestors set buildings on fire and looted shops. the violence was triggered by the jailing of the former president, jacob zuma. wildfires are raging in the west of the united states as the region is hit by a heatwave that has brought record temperatures. communities have been told to evacuate as firefighters struggle to battle the blazes. in california, residents were urged to cut power consumption after overhead
The headlines. the cuban opposition says dozens of activists have been arrested since sunday, when thousands of people joined the biggest protests in decades against the island s communist government. many were detained at the demonstrations, others were picked up from their homes. president diaz canel has blamed the us for the unrest. south africa s governing anc party has warned that continuing violent demonstrations will have a devastating economic impact on the country. troops have been deployed to protect property, as protestors set buildings on fire and looted shops. the violence was triggered by the jailing of the former president, jacob zuma. wildfires are raging in the west of the united states as the region is hit by a heatwave that has brought record temperatures. communities have been told to evacuate as firefighters struggle to battle the blazes. in california, residents were urged to cut power consumption after overhead