Gravitas: Floods inundate China’s southern provinces
posted in: Earthquakes, Famines, Pestilence, Disasters, News
Texas: 46 Found Dead in Truck Along US-Mexico Border; Human Smuggling Angle Suspected
posted in: News, Refugee Crisis America
A San Antonio fire department official said they found “stacks of bodies” and no signs of water in the truck, which was found next to railroad tracks in a remote area on the southern outskirts of the city. San Antonio: … Read More
EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil
posted in: European Union, News
European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to increase pressure on Russia while accounting for the economic effects on some EU nations that are more reliant on Russian … Read More
South Africa flood death tolls hits 443; dozens still missing
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April 18 (UPI) — The death toll from floods in South Africa’s eastern coast continued to rise over the weekend as rescuers searched for those still missing, said authorities who predict the disaster to be among the country’s worst. Sihle … Read More
Cyclone Batsirai kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroying homes and cutting power
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Ten people have died, including some caught in the collapse of a house in the town of Ambalavao, as cyclone Batsirai triggered floods in Madagascar. A cyclone has killed at least 10 people in southeastern Madagascar, triggering floods, bringing down … Read More
With famine looming over Afghanistan, millions struggle for every meal
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Before the Taliban toppled the Western-backed government, the economy depended heavily on foreign aid. Now nearly 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — As winter sets in, Afghan widow Kubra needs to find fuel to heat … Read More
With famine looming over Afghanistan, millions struggle for every meal
posted in: Earthquakes, Famines, Pestilence, Disasters, News
Before the Taliban toppled the Western-backed government, the economy depended heavily on foreign aid. Now nearly 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine. BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — As winter sets in, Afghan widow Kubra needs to find fuel to heat … Read More