Hello. At least 20 people have been killed in an explosion at a fuel depot in the disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh. Thats according to armenian separatist authorities, who say 290 people were also admitted to hospitals. They say dozens are still in critical condition. Armenia now says over 13,000 people have fled across the border, amid fears of persecution and Ethnic Cleansing. It comes as armenia and azerbaijan are due to meet in brussels tuesday for eu backed talks. Itll be the first such meeting between the two countries since azerbaijan seized the enclave last week. Nagorno karabakh is at the heart of one of the worlds longest running territorial and ethnic conflicts. Its recognised internationally as part of azerbaijan, but has been controlled by Ethnic Armenians for three decades. Bbc russian s Nataliya Zotova sent this report from goris, near the border with armenia. The exodus of refugees started late sunday night. Some arrived in the border town of goris in ambulances e
Who say almost 300 people were also admitted to hospitals. They say dozens are still in critical condition. Armenia says more 13,000 people or about 10 of the territorys population, have crossed the border, armenia says more 13,000 people, or about 10 of the territorys population, have crossed the border, fearing persecution and ethnic cleansing. Armenia and azerbaijan are due to meet in brussels tuesday for eu backed talks. Itll be the first such meeting between the countries since azerbaijan seized the enclave last week. Nagorno karabakh is at the heart of one of the worlds longest running territorial and ethnic conflicts. Its recognised internationally as part of azerbaijan, but has been controlled by Ethnic Armenians for three decades. 0ur reporter 0lga ivshina is in, and she sent us this update. Thousands and thousands of Karabakh Armenians are still trying to cross into armenia on what turns out to be another dramatic day of this conflict. Yesterday, there was an explosion in st
Where Emergency Workers are hoping for lower temperatures and winds after at least 61 people were killed and as many again injured in a huge forest fire at the weekend. Many died in their cars while trying to flee the densely forested district of pedrogao grande. Portugals Prime Minister has declared three days of mourning and officials expect the death toll to rise as more bodies are found. Paul adams reports. A desperate, sometimes hopeless, battle against nature. Searing heat, strong winds and low humidity, the worst possible conditions. Large areas of Central Portugal now ablaze. This mountainous area is no stranger to forest fires, but these are some of the deadliest ever. The speed and ferocity of the flames catching people in their cars and homes. A woman screams for her house. As the fire rages on several fronts, entire villages have been evacuated. Officials still not sure what remains. Translation we were inside the house, the fire was all around us. The firefighters came to
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