World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

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Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan. Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save....

Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. Nation 20 hours, 19 minutes ago World Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Four months after Britain's Labour Party was humiliated at the polls by Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives, the left-leaning party is hoping its new leader will rally the public to vote the party into power. World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

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Celebrated by the French government and recognized on national television, now it is Sacramento's turn to honor its hometown heroes. Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos are bringing new meaning to Sacramento Proud. While on vacation in Europe, the three friends thwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train.

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MONTREAL — What do you see on Canada's new coin design? At first glance, it might look like a happy group of adults and children dancing in a circle. But fashion designer Robert Beaupre, who sketched the image, says he wanted to represent gay and lesbian parents and their children.

World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

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BERLIN — Germany's vice chancellor on Thursday criticized a European Union plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers across the 28-nation bloc as a "drop in the ocean." Sigmar Gabriel's comments to his parliament come as Germany has led the way in opening its doors to more than a half-million....

World Mecca no stranger to tragedy Mecca no stranger to tragedy There have been many serious incidents at the holy site in Saudi Arabia. World 8 hours, 29 minutes ago Tech New washer aims to be the quietest in the world New washer aims to be the quietest in the world This new washing machine from Vestel is quieter than most dishwashers. Tech 10 hours, 29 minutes ago World Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo The mother of two children who died in the same migrant boat disaster that brought Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi to the world's attention has recounted the second her daughter slipped out of her grip. World 11 hours, 27 minutes ago World Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boarding schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. 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Video provided by Newsy World 16 hours, 34 minutes ago World Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) World 17 hours, 4 minutes ago World Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute European foreign ministers were meeting in Prague on Friday amid objections by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary to a compulsory resettlement plan for refugees proposed by the European Union. World 17 hours, 35 minutes ago Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. 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Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. 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Millions of Muslims have made the hajj , the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. But in recent years, the pilgrimage has been marred by tragedies – usually the result of a failure of crowd control or the crush of stampedes. On Friday, just days before the hajj was to begin, tragedy struck again at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia.

World Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo The mother of two children who died in the same migrant boat disaster that brought Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi to the world's attention has recounted the second her daughter slipped out of her grip. World 11 hours, 27 minutes ago World Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boarding schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 11 hours, 37 minutes ago World Ortrhodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character Ortrhodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character Ordering 8 mini-markets to close on the Sabbath is at the center of the religious fight. 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What do you see on Canada's new coin design? At first glance, it might look like a happy group of adults and children dancing in a circle. World 14 hours, 58 minutes ago World Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 16 hours, 34 minutes ago World Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) World 17 hours, 4 minutes ago World Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute European foreign ministers were meeting in Prague on Friday amid objections by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary to a compulsory resettlement plan for refugees proposed by the European Union. World 17 hours, 35 minutes ago Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. Nation 20 hours, 19 minutes ago World Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Four months after Britain's Labour Party was humiliated at the polls by Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives, the left-leaning party is hoping its new leader will rally the public to vote the party into power. World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo. The mother of two children who died in the same migrant boat disaster that brought Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi to the world's attention has recounted the second her daughter slipped out of her grip.

World Falling crane kills dozens in Mecca's Grand mosque Falling crane kills dozens in Mecca's Grand mosque The accident comes just before Hajj, the annual holiday that attracts millions of religious pilgrims. Video provided by Newsy World 8 hours, 10 minutes ago World Mecca no stranger to tragedy Mecca no stranger to tragedy There have been many serious incidents at the holy site in Saudi Arabia. World 8 hours, 29 minutes ago Tech New washer aims to be the quietest in the world New washer aims to be the quietest in the world This new washing machine from Vestel is quieter than most dishwashers. Tech 10 hours, 29 minutes ago World Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo Two forgotten victims of tragedy behind boy on beach photo The mother of two children who died in the same migrant boat disaster that brought Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi to the world's attention has recounted the second her daughter slipped out of her grip. World 11 hours, 27 minutes ago World Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boarding schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 11 hours, 37 minutes ago World Ortrhodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character Ortrhodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character Ordering 8 mini-markets to close on the Sabbath is at the center of the religious fight. World 11 hours, 49 minutes ago World Cuba will pardon 3,522 prisoners before Pope Francis visits Cuba will pardon 3,522 prisoners before Pope Francis visits The release follows similar moves ahead of previous papal visits in 1998 and 2012 World 12 hours, 5 minutes ago World Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos Some 22,500 refugees and migrants arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos have been registered by officials since Monday evening, police told AFP late Thursday. Video provided by AFP World 12 hours, 35 minutes ago World Camerawoman who tripped and kicked migrants apologizes Camerawoman who tripped and kicked migrants apologizes Petra László, a Hungarian camerawoman who kicked and tripped migrants near the Serbian border this week as they fled Hungarian police, said she was sorry Friday. World 13 hours, 54 minutes ago World What do you see on Canada's new coin design? What do you see on Canada's new coin design? What do you see on Canada's new coin design? At first glance, it might look like a happy group of adults and children dancing in a circle. World 14 hours, 58 minutes ago World Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 16 hours, 34 minutes ago World Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) World 17 hours, 4 minutes ago World Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute European foreign ministers were meeting in Prague on Friday amid objections by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary to a compulsory resettlement plan for refugees proposed by the European Union. World 17 hours, 35 minutes ago Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. Nation 20 hours, 19 minutes ago World Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Four months after Britain's Labour Party was humiliated at the polls by Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives, the left-leaning party is hoping its new leader will rally the public to vote the party into power. World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

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Falling crane kills dozens in Mecca's Grand mosque. The accident comes just before Hajj, the annual holiday that attracts millions of religious pilgrims. Video provided by Newsy. Falling crane kills dozens in Mecca's Grand mosque The accident comes just before Hajj, the annual holiday that attracts millions of religious pilgrims.

World Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos Some 22,500 refugees and migrants arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos have been registered by officials since Monday evening, police told AFP late Thursday. Video provided by AFP World 12 hours, 35 minutes ago World Camerawoman who tripped and kicked migrants apologizes Camerawoman who tripped and kicked migrants apologizes Petra László, a Hungarian camerawoman who kicked and tripped migrants near the Serbian border this week as they fled Hungarian police, said she was sorry Friday. World 13 hours, 54 minutes ago World What do you see on Canada's new coin design? What do you see on Canada's new coin design? What do you see on Canada's new coin design? At first glance, it might look like a happy group of adults and children dancing in a circle. World 14 hours, 58 minutes ago World Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 16 hours, 34 minutes ago World Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) World 17 hours, 4 minutes ago World Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute European foreign ministers were meeting in Prague on Friday amid objections by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary to a compulsory resettlement plan for refugees proposed by the European Union. World 17 hours, 35 minutes ago Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. Nation 20 hours, 19 minutes ago World Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Four months after Britain's Labour Party was humiliated at the polls by Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives, the left-leaning party is hoping its new leader will rally the public to vote the party into power. World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

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Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos. Some 22,500 refugees and migrants arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos have been registered by officials since Monday evening, police told AFP late Thursday. Video provided by AFP. Thousands of new migrants land on Greece's Lesbos Some 22,500....

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Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot. Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are....

World Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy World 16 hours, 34 minutes ago World Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Raw: Migrants Crossing Hungary on Foot Huge numbers of migrants are crossing Hungary on foot, heading toward countries including Austria. Austria has closed some road that connect Vienna with the Hungarian border. (Sept. 11) World 17 hours, 4 minutes ago World Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute Migrant talks in Prague amid EU quota dispute European foreign ministers were meeting in Prague on Friday amid objections by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary to a compulsory resettlement plan for refugees proposed by the European Union. World 17 hours, 35 minutes ago Nation Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Sacramento prepares to honor French train attack heroes Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone and Alek Skarlatos hwarted a terrorist attack on a Paris bound train while on vacation in Europe. Nation 20 hours, 19 minutes ago World Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Britain's Labour Party awaits new leader, direction Four months after Britain's Labour Party was humiliated at the polls by Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives, the left-leaning party is hoping its new leader will rally the public to vote the party into power. World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol. Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy. Students use breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boardings schools are cracking down on....

World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal. Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy. GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal....

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World 20 hours, 21 minutes ago World GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal GOP considers suing Obama after Congress secures Iran deal Congress didn't get to look at various "side deals" of the Iran nuclear agreement before voting on it. The GOP says that means Obama broke the law. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 2 hours ago News Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees Voices: A world of difference in response to refugees While many Americans called for refugees to go home, Europe has finally opened its arms News 1 day, 6 hours ago World EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' EU migrant plan 'drop in the ocean' Germany's vice chancellor criticized EU plan to distribute 160,000 asylum seekers. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Helicopters rescue residents from massive flood in Japan Japanese rescue workers save residents from rising waters after a slow-moving typhoon triggered floods and landslides in eastern parts of the country. World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Floods in Japan are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate Major flooding in eastern Japan has forced 100,00 to evacuate, and almost 1 million are advised to evacuate. Video provided by Newsy World 1 day, 12 hours ago World Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India Inside the bizarre murder case that's gripped India (NEWSER) – A murder case in India is getting attention not just because it involves a heinous crime. World 1 day, 12 hours ago Today in the Sky 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight 'Safe to say I'm finished flying,' says pilot from fire-stricken BA flight Pilot was scheduled for just one more trip – to Barbados – before his retirement. Today in the Sky 1 day, 13 hours ago World Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged Tens of thousands of people are ordered to flee homes across Japan as heavy rain pounded the country, sending radiation-tainted waters into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Video provided by AFP World 1 day, 13 hours ago World Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Japanese residents flee flood waters near Tokyo Sep. 10 -- Bloomberg's David Gura highlights the photos illustrating headlines from around the world on "Bloomberg Surveillance." World 1 day, 13 hours ago

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:52:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol. Zimbabwean boarding schools are cracking down on breakfast cereals after learning students used them to make homemade alcohol. Video provided by Newsy. Students in Zimbabwe used breakfast cereal to make alcohol Zimbabwean boarding schools....

Top Asian News at 1:30 a.m. GMT

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 03:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Nine coaches of a train derailed in southern India before dawn Saturday, killing at least two people and leaving several injured, officials said. Police and rescuers helped pull out scores of passengers from the coaches that fell on their side near Gulbarga in Karnataka state after the train derailed at about 2:15 a.

World: Cred Crunch Newsletter, Issue No. 40 August 2015 - Natural disasters over the first semester of 2015

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:08:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

During the first semester of 2015, EM-DAT preliminary data shows that 138 disasters occurred in 68 countries. The impact of which resulted in 15,143 deaths, affected more than 15 million people and caused more than US$13.2 billion (A). The major disaster was the earthquake of the 25th April,....

20 killed by lightning in southern India

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:36:00 +0200finlandtimes (en)

At least 20 people were killed due to lightning in the southern India n state of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, local media reported. The Indo-Asian News Service quoted officials as saying heavy rains lashed the state under the impact of low pressure from Bay of Bengal.

Iran's fragile ecosystems under pressure

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:34:00 +0200oneworld (en)

T Comments he rescue plan for Lake Urmia, a vast but dwindling salt lake, is Iran’s most expensive and highest profile environmental project ever . But the country has many other hot spots where the needs of a burgeoning population are taking a toll on the fragile ecosystems of this vast, water-poor land.

20 killed by lightning in southern India

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:27:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

At least 20 people were killed due to lightning in the southern India n state of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, local media reported. The Indo-Asian News Service quoted officials as saying heavy rains lashed the state under the impact of low pressure from Bay of Bengal.

20 killed by lightning in southern India

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 23:03:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW DELHI, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- At least 20 people were killed due to lightning in the southern India n state of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, local media reported. The Indo-Asian News Service quoted officials as saying heavy rains lashed the state under the impact of low pressure from Bay of Bengal.

Feature: Fragile ecosystems under pressure

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:17:00 +0200sciencemag (en)

T Comments he rescue plan for Lake Urmia, a vast but dwindling salt lake, is Iran’s most expensive and highest profile environmental project ever (see main story, p. 1044). But the country has many other hot spots where the needs of a burgeoning population are taking a toll on the fragile ecosystems of this vast, water-poor land.

Strongest El Niño since 1997-98, says international weather agency

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:06:00 +0200oneworld (en)

In what can be a major cause for concern, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has termed the current El Niño prevailing in the tropical Pacific Ocean as the strongest ever since 1997-98. According to the international weather agency, this year the situation is among the four strongest events to have occurred since 1950.

Migration and climate change

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:33:00 +0200trust2 (en)

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse our site, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. However, if you would like to, you can Migration and climate change Updated: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 As parents migrate away, children are left....

India: West Bengal Floods, August 2015: Joint Needs Assessment Report

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:10:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

1. Executive Summary. Due to incessant rainfalls in the state during the month of July’15 and Komen, the cyclone that hit the State on the 30th of July’15, over 1.06 crore people from West Bengal have been affected. The flooding is mainly due to the high tidal effects and KOMEN depression-related rainfall.

Canadians volunteer to help Myanmar flood victims

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:56:00 +0200mizzima (en)

NGO staff and volunteers use zipline to transport emergency rice to villages in Kalaymyo in Sagaing. Photo: ADRA Myanmar. Volunteers in Toronto Canada joined forces on Thursday to help a local humanitarian organization's efforts to support flood victims in Myanmar, according to CBC News , August 27.

Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights plight of millions affected by flooding across region

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 16:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

BANGLADESH. A rapid assessment launched after Cyclone Komen reports that a total of 2.6 million people affected, with Sathkia, Chittagong and Noakhali districts the worst affected. Nearly 220,000 households are in need of emergency assistance, the vast majority of whom require immediate food assistance.

Have you heard of Joumol?

Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0200Hindu (en)

In early June, an ambush on an India n Army convoy in Manipur under the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) leadership was sensationalised by both the national and local media. It led to high debate, and the questioning of India’s strategy towards dealing with the North-east as well as its border relations with Myanmar.

India: Eight dead and over six lakh affected in Assam floods

Sat, 22 Aug 2015 08:38:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Guwahati: Eight dead, and over six lakh people hit by the floods in Assam, where the rising Brahmaputra River and its tributaries have flooded 19 districts prompting the army to launch relief operations. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said one person died due to the flood at No 1....

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods - UN

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0200eco-business (en)

Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country’s hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods: UN

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:09:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

YANGON : Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country’s hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Burmese farmers in race against time

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:49:00 +0200dvb (en)

Farmers in flood-hit Burma face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country’s hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.3 million people have been critically affected and....

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:03:00 +0200trust2 (en)

By Timothy Mclaughlin. YANGON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods - U.N.

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:16:00 +0200trust (en)

By Timothy Mclaughlin. YANGON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods: U.N.

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:00:00 +0200reuters (en)

YANGON Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods - U.N.

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:00:00 +0200reuters (en)

YANGON Aug 15 Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods: U.N.

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

YANGON (Reuters) - Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Myanmar farmers need help replanting rice after floods: U.N.

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 14:49:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Timothy Mclaughlin. YANGON (Reuters) - Farmers in flood-hit Myanmar face a scramble to replant damaged paddy fields in the next two weeks to avoid food shortages, and aid efforts in some of the country's hardest hit areas remain a challenge, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 1.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Most Serious Flood in 60 Years’

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 05:20:00 +0200irrawaddy (en)

On this week’s edition of Dateline Irrawaddy, meteorologist Dr. Tun Lwin and Aung Chan Tha of the Youth Philanthropic Network discuss Burma’s floods crisis. Aye Chan Myae : Welcome to Dateline Irrawaddy. This week, we’ll be discussing the serious natural disaster faced by Burma and the philanthropic efforts of people in response.

'Indo-Nepal talks on to mitigate devastation caused by floods'

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:13:00 +0200economictimes (en)

(Representational Image) Discussions between India and Nepal are going on to mitigate devastation caused by the floods, the government today said. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! NEW DELHI: Some rivers flowing from Nepal into India cause heavy flood....

Evolution of river deltas carries catastrophic risk

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 04:19:00 +0200triblive (en)

A river delta is, by definition, a place in flux — coastal land naturally sinks, and is naturally rebuilt by the flow of a vast river that carries in new sediment. Around the globe, from the Amazon to the Nile to the Yangtze, we humans rely on such deltas for the many benefits they bring —....

Aid pledged for flood-battered Myanmar as death toll rises to 69

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 20:24:00 +0200thenewage (en)

International aid efforts accelerated in flood-hit Myanmar on Wednesday as the death toll from the deluges rose to 69 and authorities evacuated people from new downstream areas threatened by run-off water. Tens of thousands of people remain stranded in Myanmar's rugged and mountainous western....