Eastern Europe wilts in heatwave

Eastern Europe has been hit by a near-record heatwave which has seen wildfires raging and people fainting in the streets.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2011 - 14:01

Eastern Europe has been hit by a near-record heatwave which has seen wildfires raging and people fainting in the streets.

Authorities in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Albania issued warnings today for people to stay indoors and drink water.

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