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Added on the 18/01/2013 19:23:25 - Copyright : France 24 FR
China’s capital city is planning ventilation corridors to tackle the country’s air pollution.
A large smoke cloud is seen rising over the central Gaza Strip, seen from the Israeli border, as Israel continues to pound the Palestinian territory in its war against Hamas. IMAGES
Debris flies in the air and smoke billows as an Israeli air strike hits the central Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel. Israel stepped up strikes on war-torn Gaza's south, where medicines were expected to be delivered for hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid under a newly brokered deal. IMAGES
Air pollution blankets the skyline in Tehran as school children and many employees in Iran's capital were told to stay at home due to a spike in levels. Tehran, a city of around 9 million people, suffers from chronic air pollution and regularly ranks among the world's most polluted cities. IMAGES
A thick layer of smog covers Delhi following a frenzied night of fireworks to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the “very poor” category early Monday, with authorities warning of further deterioration in the levels. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.