11 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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20 h. ago 17 killed, eight injured as militia attack returning IDPs, burnt seven houses in Taraba

Tribune Online reports that the returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, a village located four kilometres from Rafin Kada town in Wukari LGA, are experiencing...

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6 d. ago Sri Lanka Issues Fresh Landslide Warnings As Death Toll Hits 607

The Disaster Management Centre said over two million people had been affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The post Sri Lanka Issues Fresh Landslide Warnings As Death Toll Hits 607 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago FG made emergency vaccine requests to battle cholera – Report

Amid a rising death toll, Nigeria’s government has made four emergency requests for cholera vaccines to the ICG to bolster its outbreak response efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-made-emergency-vaccine-requests-to-battle-cholera-report/

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1 week ago Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128

Authorities on Friday afternoon put the death toll at 128 but warned that more charred remains could be found as investigators combed the towers, though they have yet to issue an updated figure. The post Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Sri Lanka Deploys Troops As Floodwaters Rise, Death Toll Hits 69

This week's weather-related toll is the second highest in Sri Lanka's history since June 2003 when 254 people were killed by flooding The post Sri Lanka Deploys Troops As Floodwaters Rise, Death Toll Hits 69 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Hong Kong fire: Government to give victims $38.5m relief fund

Tribune Online reports that the death toll rose to 128 on Friday, with authorities confirming that fire alarms across the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po “were malfunctioning”.

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1 week ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 128 as dozens still missing in Hong Kong fire

“We still cannot find them. So we are going to different hospitals to ask if they have good news,” the 38-year-old told AFP in tears.

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1 week ago Hong Kong Tower Fire Death Toll Rises To 128 As Officials Blame Faulty Alarms

At least 128 people have been confirmed dead following the devastating fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong, officials said on Friday. Authorities also revealed that fire alarms in the building were not functioning properly, compounding what has become the city’s deadliest blaze in more than six decades. Speaking […]

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2 w. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 44; 279 still missing in Hong Kong fire

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, continued to send flames and thick smoke through the 32-storey Wang Fuk Court towers.

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3 w. ago Death Toll In Indonesia Landslide Rises To 11 As 12 Still Missing

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating landslide that struck three villages in Central Java province, Indonesia, after days of heavy rainfall. Authorities said 12 others remained missing as rescue operations intensified. The landslide occurred on Thursday, burying several houses and damaging others amid torrential downpours that have battered the region. […]

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