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China Issues New Smog Red Alert

18/12/2015 GMT

BBC World Service - BBC OS, China Issues New Smog Red Alert

Beijing issues a second pollution red alert, warning of hazardous smog

China issues its second red alert over pollution, warning of hazardous smog across a vast swathe of the country. Also in the programme: Pope Francis recognises a second Mother Teresa 'miracle', clearing the way for the nun to be made a saint next year and Rwandans vote in a referendum on allowing a third presidential term for Paul Kagame.

(Photo: Heavy pollution hangs in the air over Shanghai. Credit: AFP)

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