Blast in Sichuan - Illegal constructions : Suspects detained after chemical plant blast in SW China

Several suspects have been detained over an explosion in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said at a news briefing Friday.

Portugal's interior minister quits amid criticism of gov't wildfire response

Portugal's interior minister resigned Wednesday as the government faced mounting criticism of its handling of wildfires that have killed over 100 people since June.

Ecologistas españoles piden a EEUU compensación por la radiactividad de Palomares

Ecologistas en Acción ha exigido este lunes en un comunicado que se hagan públicos los términos del acuerdo firmado esta mañana entre España y Estados Unidos para limpiar el territorio contaminado de Palomares (sur de España).

Russia responsible for the Arctic, will take care of its environment

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked on Wednesday Russia’s special responsibility for the Arctic, saying it would be taking care of the region’s environment.