The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that somewhere between hundreds and thousands of fish died when a northern state reservoir apparently ran dry in the span of a single night. 
China’s capital outflow hit a record $141.66 billion in August as a result of the country’s biggest currency devaluation since 1994, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. 
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to resume gas shipments after months of squabbling over prices. With $500 million from the EU, Kiev can buy 2 billion cubic meters for the winter season. But Gazprom warns Ukraine may still run out of gas before winter ends. 
Two AFP journalists, covering clashes between Palestinians and IDF sparked by the death of a Palestinian killed by the army last week, were assaulted by Israeli soldiers who destroyed and seized their equipment in the West Bank. The incident was filmed and posted online. 
Having lived in the same flat for 16 years, a German woman is being forced to move out to make way for refugees, because building a new shelter is too expensive. The 51 year-old nurse, who has helped asylum seekers in the past, was shocked by the news. 
Local residents have rescued a pregnant dog entombed alive under heavy stone blocks by negligent workers repairing a pavement in the southwestern Russian city of Voronezh. Deprived of food and water for two days, the animal has lost her unborn puppies. 
Sports stars are often criticized for their multi-million dollar salaries, but some have been doing their bit to try and help make the lives of tens of thousands of refugees entering Europe a little bit easier. 