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Added on the 08/12/2012 12:13:09 - Copyright : France 24 FR
Hundreds of firefighters backed by planes and helicopters battle a massive forest fire in the Harz mountains of central Germany for the second day. The blaze began in the Harz Mountains on 6 September prompting the evacuation of about 500 hikers and other tourists from the area. IMAGES
The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo is covered in smog and smoke caused by fires in the interior of the state and other regions of the country. IMAGES
Images from the town of Yufuin, in Japan's Oita Prefecture, as Typhoon Shanshan hits the country with torrential rain and strong winds. The typhoon is Japan's most powerful this year and one of the strongest at landfall in recent decades. IMAGES
Images of Doha's skyline as Qatar is set to host Gaza ceasefire talks, seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran from striking Israel and avert a wider war. IMAGES
Images of Doha's skyline as Qatar is set to host Gaza ceasefire talks, seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran striking Israel and avert a wider war. IMAGES