CBC News: 'Catastrophic' Fort McMurray wildfire surpasses 10,000 hectares
Fire crews expect another bad day as winds pick up and fire searches for more fuel
The "catastrophic" wildfire that has destroyed 1,600 homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alta., has now consumed more than 10,000 hectares, and is expected to rage out of control through the rest of the day.
At an update Wednesday morning, Fire Chief Darby Allen spoke of the fire almost as if it were a living thing. He said by 6 a.m. MT all structure fires in the city had been extinguished, but crews continued to battle the monster fire on several fronts.
He said neighbourhoods that escaped the flames Tuesday may still be in grave danger.
"This fire will look for them," he said, "and it will find them, and it will try to take them."
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., Russia agree to extend truce to Aleppo. US declares Aleppo cease-fire, Syria says only for 48 hours.
Kerry warns Syria's Assad of 'repercussions' if truce, transition fail. Kerry warns Assad to start transition by Aug. 1 -- or else. Syria conflict: Assad strategy won't end civil war, says Kerry.
Syria conflict: 'Dozens killed' in Aleppo battle.
Syrian civil war: Russia, U.S. to work together in Geneva.
Islamic State seeks news blackout in Mosul as Iraqi army nears.
US, allies bracing for more IS incursions in Iraq.
Iranian commander threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to US.
Yemen's warring parties resume peace talks in Kuwait.
Israeli, Palestinian violence flares along Gaza border. IDF shells Hamas military posts in Gaza in third incident of the day.
Turkish ruling party preparing to replace PM Davutoglu: officials. Tensions surface between Turkish president, prime minister.
ASIA
North Korea threatens United States with peace treaty demand.
China, Laos increase security cooperation after attacks on Chinese.
Kremlin: Putin-Abe meeting unlikely to result in serious progress over disputed islands.
China's Xi Jinping denies House of Cards power struggle but attacks 'conspirators'.
China to carry out more military drills in South China Sea.
China deploys folk singer to disputed Spratly Islands.
Beijing's top paper reminds Taiwan's new leader there's just 'one China'.
Pakistani army chief confirms death sentences for 11 Taliban.
Isolated Nepal PM not ready to go after Maoists call for change.
Australia general election slated for July 2.
AFRICA
Thousands of Egyptian journalists demand sacking of interior minister.
UN tells South Sudan to address rights abuses.
Congo opposition leader says to run for president in November.
Heavily armed Ethiopian troops entered S. Sudan: eyewitness.
Somalia: Special force overrun Islamic militants training facility.
Group: 13 more Peuhls killed in latest attacks in Mali.
Libya's east tests muscle with oil shipment, troop dispatches.
Tanker leaves east Libyan port without loading, amid stand-off with Tripoli.
Mass grave 'discovery' baffles Mozambique.
South Africa protesters torch schools in Limpopo province.
EUROPE
Russia arrests groups for planning attacks in Moscow region: agencies.
Russia says will respond to NATO deployment in Poland, Baltics.
Armenian Defense Ministry accuses Azerbaijan of using mortars against Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani Defense Ministry: Armenia violates ceasefire 120 times.
EU backs Turkey visa deal, but says conditions must be met.
Poland says EU migrant quota proposal 'makes no sense'. EU proposal on asylum seeker scheme does not respect reality: Slovak minister.
French presidential election set for April 23 and May 7, 2017.
Acting Irish PM hopes government can be formed this week.
EU exit would be 'difficult and lengthy', peers warn.
AMERICAS
Fort McMurray fire: 1,600 properties destroyed, flare-ups expected Residents evacuated as fires threaten Canada oil sands town. 'Catastrophic wildfires' force thousands to flee in Canada.
Approval of Venezuelan leader drops as crisis bites: poll
Trump shifts to new campaign phase, dismisses GOP critics.
Sanders wins Indiana, but Clinton looks to November.
Reports: Brazil's Rousseff faces additional investigation.
Brazil: Former leader Lula 'played key role' in Petrobras corruption.
Brazil files $43.5bn claim over fatal dam disaster. Mining company's stock dives as Brazil sues in dam tragedy.
Facing rampant inflation, Venezuela’s President hikes minimum wage.
No end in sight to election mess in struggling Haiti.
Chanel stages fashion show in Cuba.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia claims arrest of group planning holiday attacks.
United States calls on anti-Islamic State allies to do more.
Filipino militant group Abu Sayyaf release new hostage video.
Administration speeds up review boards for Guantánamo detainees.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Amazon could be a $3 trillion company, says top VC.
Diamond the size of a tennis ball could fetch $70 million.
Google and Fiat Chrysler announce driverless cars deal.
Apple loses trademark fight over 'iPhone' name in China.
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WNU Editor,
Tip for you,
"Contractors hired by the Foreign Office but overseen by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) produce videos, photos, military reports, radio broadcasts, print products and social media posts branded with the logos of fighting groups, and effectively run a press office for opposition fighters.
Materials are circulated in the Arabic broadcast media and posted online with no indication of British government involvement.
As the Guardian has reported, the Home Office’s Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism is running a parallel effort within the UK, aiming to bring about “behavioural and attitudinal change” among British Muslims by producing anti-Isis messaging “at an industrial pace and scale”.
In both the foreign and domestic campaigns, the government’s role is often concealed. Messages are put out under the banner of apparently independent groups – community organisations in the UK, and armed groups in Syria."
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/03/how-britain-funds-the-propaganda-war-against-isis-in-syria
Thank you Jay. I will posting this link later tonight.
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