Day: August 6, 2021

Massive California blaze levels town, threatens others as it burns out of controlMassive California blaze levels town, threatens others as it burns out of control

August 6, 2021| 0:28

The small Sierra town of Greenville, California, was heavily damaged on Wednesday night into early Thursday as the Dixie Fire surged northward amid high winds, extremely dry air and hot temperatures. The latest: The Dixie Fire, California’s biggest blaze, continued to threaten communities in Plumas County into Thursday afternoon, as more mandatory evacuation orders were issued.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe Plumas County Sh

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Haiti requests U.N. commission to probe president’s killingHaiti requests U.N. commission to probe president’s killing

August 6, 2021| 0:28

Haiti’s government has requested help from the United Nations to conduct an international investigation into the killing last month of President Jovenel Moise, the country’s embassy in the Dominican Republic said on Thursday. Haiti requested the aid in a letter dated Aug. 3 addressed to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the embassy in the neighboring country said in a statement. Specifically, Haiti called for an “international commission of inquiry” to be formed, along with a special court to prosecute the suspects.

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