Tag: disasters
Nearly 400 feared dead after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Volunteers from the Muslim Aid and Relief Society who are collecting field data said most of the dead were children, pregnant women and the elderly
Asia-Pacific not ready to deal with climate-induced disasters, UN commission says
Six of the top 10 countries most affected by these disasters are in the Asia-Pacific region
Tears, protests 10 years since Bangladesh factory tragedy
The Rana Plaza tragedy on April 24, 2013 was one of the world's worst industrial disasters
No place for climate-induced displacement
With every typhoon, drought, and other calamities comes the reality of thousands, if not millions, of people displaced
Philippine Church group starts fund drive for relief of oil spill-affected...
The funds raised will be used for the relief and clean-up efforts not just in Mindoro but also in other dioceses affected by the tragedy
Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
The combination of development in the catchment and wetter storms caused by climate change have exacerbated flooding in Manila
6.1 magnitude quake rocks central Philippines
The strong and shallow quake struck off Masbate province shortly after 2:00 a.m. local time (1800GMT), jolting people awake
Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
Pope Francis has provided 10,000 thermal shirts for people who do not have adequate shelter in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis calls for support for earthquake victims in Turkey and...
The pope spoke as rescue efforts continued over the weekend with rescuers pulling more than a dozen survivors out of the rubble on Saturday
Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for victims of earthquake in Turkey...
A series of large earthquakes in parts of Turkey and Syria Feb. 6 have created massive destruction and killed thousands of people
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