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| Hello. Authorities in Georgia used a World War One-era chemical against protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests. As the use of weight-loss drugs becomes more common, so is their use for cosmetic purposes - we'll look at what that could mean. And finally, do you find yourself getting more and more annoyed as you scroll on social media? If so, you may be falling victim to Oxford University Press's word of the year. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | WWI toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, evidence suggests |
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| | One of the protesters, Gela Khasaia, says his skin burned after being sprayed with the water cannon. Credit: Gela Khasaia | A year on from mass anti-government protests in Georgia, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests that camite, a chemical used by France against Germany during WWI, was used by authorities to quell demonstrations. Protesters said the effects they experienced after being sprayed with water from a cannon included a "burning" sensation, shortness of breath, coughing and vomiting that lasted for weeks. Experts say the evidence points to the use of camite, a compound believed to have been taken out of circulation in the 1930s due to concerns about its long-lasting effects. Authorities in Georgia called the investigation's findings "absurd", and said that the police had acted legally in response to the "illegal actions of brutal criminals". |
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | They have six packs - but they're still taking weight-loss jabs |
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| | | Gabriela says she 'tried everything' to lose weight but 'nothing worked'. Credit: Gabriela | As weight-loss drugs become more popular, experts are concerned about a "growing trend" for people using them without supervision for quick cosmetic results. No scientific studies have been done on what happens when people cycle on and off the medication, and some experts warn that when used in this way by people with lower BMIs, they could lead to muscle loss and fat gain. |
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