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Rusting WWII munitions are poisoning Europe's seas

During the 20th century, countless pieces of explosive ammunition were lost or intentionally dumped on the seafloor along the European coastline. As they rust, they release toxic chemicals that contaminate sea water. Scientists cannot yet say how dangerous they are to marine life and human health.

Belarusian activist stabs his throat during a court hearing

According to local human rights watchdog Viasna 96, Steffan Latypov, who is facing allegations of organizing protests and resisting arrest, stabbed himself in the neck during a hearing because of alleged threats from authorities against his family if he didn't plead guilty.

European companies criticised over West African food security

Half a million tonnes of small fish caught along the West African coastline every year are being sent to European countries for products such as cosmetics and pet food after being ground down, according to a new report by the Changing Markets Foundation and Greenpeace Africa .

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