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Four key climate change indicators all set new record highs in 2021, Brigitte Perrin, Head of Strategic Communication at the World Meterological Organization, outlines at a press conference presenting its "State of the Global Climate in 2021" report. Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification all set new records last year, the United Nations' weather and climate body says in the report. IMAGES
Bangkok, Aug 2 (EFE/EPA).-Thai authorities have ordered the extension of the lockdown of Bangkok and 28 other provinces from Tuesday to try to halt its worst Covid-19 outbreak of the pandemic and as hospitals are overwhelmed.The decision comes as Thailand continues to reach record numbers of infections and deaths, which have not been curbed despite weeks of strong restrictions. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF BANGKOK, THAILAND, DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN.
Lisbon, (Portugal) Jan 22 (EFE), (Camera: Paula Fernandez).- Schools and other educational centers were closedon Friday in Portugal, a country in lockdown for a week in the midst of an escalating pandemic that this Friday left, for the fifth consecutive day, a record number of 234 deaths.FOOTAGE OF LISBON STREETS AND CLOSED SCHOOLS.
The US equity indexes closed at record highs on Thursday. Analysts look to the Democrats' victories in the Georgia Senate runoffs as a factor in the surge. Experts say the dual victories in the Georgia Senate runoffs pave the way for sweeping fiscal support in early 2021. The S&P 500 was up 1.5% at 3,803.79. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 212 points higher at 31,041.13, up 0.7%. While the Nasdaq composite saw an uptick of 2.6% at 13,067.48.
US stocks climbed on Friday after disappointing November jobs data buoyed hopes for a near-term stimulus deal. The S&P 500, Dow Jones industrial average, and the Nasdaq composite all closed at all-time highs. The US unemployment rate edged downward from 6.9% to 6.7% meeting economists' forecasts. The S&P 500 closed at 3,699.12, up 0.9% on Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 30,218.26, up 0.8% (249 points). While the Nasdaq composite saw closing numbers of 12,464.23, up 0.7%.
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