|
|
 |
Four dead, 13 injured in Algeria landslide
Algiers (AFP) April 27, 2025 Four people have died and 13 others injured in a landslide in Algeria's western coastal city of Oran, authorities said on Sunday. The landslide occurred late Saturday in the city's Hai Essanouber district, the civil defence agency said. It said the four "deceased were between five and 43 years old", and that "13 other victims, aged between 12 and 75, suffered various injuries". Authorities did not comment on the reasons behind the landslide, which the interior ministry said "caused the colla ... read more |
 |
Vietnam village starts over with climate defences after landslideLao Cai, Vietnam (AFP) April 23, 2025 Nguyen Thi Kim's small verdant community in northern Vietnam no longer exists, wiped away in a landslide triggered by Typhoon Yagi's devastating heavy rains last year. ... more
Thailand to test disaster alerts after quake criticismBangkok (AFP) April 23, 2025 Thailand will conduct tests of a cellphone disaster alert system, senior officials said on Wednesday, after criticism that no alarm was sent after last month's deadly Myanmar earthquake caused damage in Bangkok. ... more 
Second Fukushima debris removal trial completeTokyo (AFP) April 23, 2025 A tricky operation to remove a second sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed, the site operator said Wednesday. ... more
Myanmar extends earthquake truce as rebels prepare to hand key city back to juntaYangon (AFP) April 22, 2025 Myanmar's junta on Tuesday prolonged a ceasefire declared after last month's devastating earthquake to April 30, after aid groups and international mediators called for an extension to ease relief efforts. ... more |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ukraine's psychiatric care on the brink in face of mass trauma Poltava, Ukraine (AFP) April 14, 2025 When Russian drones and missiles pierce the skies above Ukraine at night and air defence begins to thunder, Olga Klimova plunges into a deep sleep - far from her stay in a crowded psychiatric ward. ... more 
Myanmar quake victims mark new year camped in ruinsMandalay, Myanmar (AFP) April 13, 2025 Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor. ... more
UN denounces army attacks in Myanmar despite post-quake truceGeneva (AFP) April 11, 2025 The United Nations rights office decried Friday attacks by Myanmar's military despite a ceasefire declared following last month's devastating earthquake, which killed more than 3,600 people. ... more
EU funding of NGOs 'too opaque', auditors find amid political stormBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 7, 2025 EU funding of non-governmental organisations is "too opaque", auditors found on Monday in a report set to further fan a heated political tussle over the financing of environmental groups. ... more 
Dominican Republic ends search for nightclub collapse survivorsSanto Domingo (AFP) April 9, 2025 Rescue workers in the Dominican Republic said Wednesday they will wind down the search for survivors of the nightclub roof collapse that left scores of people dead after they found more bodies under the rubble. ... more |
|
Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Santo Domingo (AFP) April 9, 2025 Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster. Rescue workers were pressing on with the search effort, which more than 24 hours after the roof caved in began to be limited more to recovering bodies. Renowned Dominican merengue singer Perez, who was on stage at the popular Jet Set nightclub when the roof collapsed shortly after midnight Tues ... read more
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll risesYangon (AFP) April 6, 2025 Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on Sunday in Myanmar, where state media reported the death toll from a devastating earthquake has risen to nearly 3,500 people. ... more |
|
|
|
US ups Myanmar quake aid, says others should bear burdenWashington (AFP) April 4, 2025 The United States said Friday it was raising its assistance to earthquake-hit Myanmar but added it was unfair to expect the nation to keep leading humanitarian relief around the world. ... more 
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025 Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapseBangkok (AFP) April 1, 2025 A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper - the only major building in the capital to fall in a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar. ... more 
Sirens wail and families cry at Myanmar disaster siteMandalay, Myanmar (AFP) April 1, 2025 As the sirens wailed outside the ruins of Mandalay's Sky Villa condominium and Myanmar began a minute's silence for its more than 2,000 earthquake dead, Shwe Sin thought of her missing child. ... more
Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victimsSagaing, Myanmar (AFP) April 3, 2025 A 21-year-old shopkeeper with little money of her own, Ei Hay Mar Hlaing has delivered more help to victims at the epicentre of Myanmar's devastating earthquake than most national or international aid organisations. ... more |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2020 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
