Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget.

“Meanwhile, fossil fuel companies are eagerly expanding production and profits. The injustice can’t be overstated.”

In addition to expanding current financial services trade in Shanghai, the government said talks would look to "bring down barriers" that British businesses face in trying to export or expand to China.

While settlements are expanding, permits for Palestinian homes are almost never granted.

But those on the ground — NGOs and independent rescuers—tell the BBC the scams are still growing, with construction expanding into even more remote regions.