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Ten Miss Earth candidates visit Iligan Ciy

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:26:00 +0200sunstar (en)

ILIGAN CITY -- Acting Mayor Jeemar Vera Cruz welcomed yesterday another group of 10 Miss Earth 2016 candidates visiting this city. The 10 candidates were Luissa Burton, England, Eszter Oczella, Hungary, Tiare Fuentes, Chile, Anzhelika Tahir, Pakistan, Klaudia Parsberg, Denmark, Suzan Amer, Iraq, Le....

Written question - European funds for areas with a high seismic risk - E-007208/2016

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:14:00 +0200europarl (en)

Romania was hit by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the night of 24-25 September 2016. Bearing in mind that 75% of the population could be badly affected in the event of a more serious earthquake, the issue of preparing the population and local and central authorities in the event of a major disaster has become a key item on the public agenda.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:14:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:10:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania Romania’s president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:51:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

World Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:34:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:34:00 +0200wfsb (en)

(Silvana Armat/Turnul Sfatului via AP). In this Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 photo provided by Turnul Sfatului, a policeman takes pictures of a brown bear cub, in SIbiu, Romania . Romanian police opened an inquiry Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, into the death of ...

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:30:00 +0200newson6 (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:25:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

In this Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 photo provided by Turnul Sfatului, a bear cub lies in a flower pot after being shot dead by Romania n police in SIbiu, Romania. Romanian police opened an inquiry Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, into the death of a the brown bear, which was shot after it wandered into a city....

Romanian Leader: Officials Mishandled Bear Shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:22:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Romania 's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:19:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

In this Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 photo provided by Turnul Sfatului, a bear cub lies in a flower pot after being shot dead by Romania n police in SIbiu, Romania. Romanian police opened an inquiry Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, into the death of a the brown bear, which was shot after it wandered into a city....

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:04:00 +0200news9 (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:04:00 +0200therepublic (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania Romania’s president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:01:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police....

Romanian leader: Officials mishandled bear shooting

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:58:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city. The bear entered Sibiu, a picturesque tourist city, on Wednesday and was shot by a police rifleman after an attempt with a tranquilizer dart failed.

World: Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia Humanitarian Assistance in Review | Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 – 2016

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Protracted complex emergencies and natural disasters, including drought, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia (EMCA). Between FY 2007 and FY 2016, USAID’s Office of U.S.

The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:02:00 +0200echo (en)

The EU has stepped up support with an additional €1.5 million emergency aid for Haiti. This comes in addition to the €255 000 for humanitarian assistance after hurricane Matthew made landfall on the island on 4 October. Photo: ACTED. The European Commission has stepped up its support with a further €1.

Haiti: The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:46:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The European Commission has stepped up its support with a further €1.5 million in emergency aid for those most affected by hurricane Matthew in Haiti to cover basic immediate needs. The funding comes in addition to the initial EU humanitarian assistance of €255 000 announced last Thursday.

The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:38:00 +0200europa-nu (en)

The European Commission is stepping up its support with a further €1.5 million in emergency aid for those most affected by hurricane Matthew in Haiti to cover immediate basic needs. The funding comes in addition to the initial EU humanitarian assistance of €255 000 announced yesterday.

News 37 mins ago 12:56 a.m. Over 800 killed by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 08:39:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

If the death toll is confirmed, Matthew would be the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Stan in 2005, which claimed more than 1,600 lives in Central America and Mexico, according to National Hurricane Center meteorologist Brenden Moses. Matthew ripped through the tip of Haiti's western....

The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 05:43:00 +0200dg-comm-en (en)

The European Commission is stepping up its support with a further €1.5 million in emergency aid for those most affected by hurricane Matthew in Haiti to cover immediate basic needs. The funding comes in addition to the initial EU humanitarian assistance of €255 000 announced yesterday.

UE anuncia 1,5 millones de ayuda adicional para cubrir necesidades inmediatas en Haití por el huracán 'Matthew'

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:18:00 +0200teinteresa (es)

España, Francia y Reino Unido están suministrando a su vez alojamientos para los damnificados, módulos de purificación de agua y otros equipos para gestionar las inundaciones para Haití, según ha informado el Ejecutivo comunitario en un comunicado. Dinamarca, Finlandia, Francia, Rumanía, Suecia y....

UE anuncia 1,5 millones de ayuda adicional para cubrir necesidades inmediatas en Haití por el huracán 'Matthew'

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:17:00 +0200telecinco (es)

España, Francia y Reino Unido están suministrando a su vez alojamientos para los damnificados, módulos de purificación de agua y otros equipos para gestionar las inundaciones para Haití, según ha informado el Ejecutivo comunitario en un comunicado. Dinamarca, Finlandia, Francia, Rumanía, Suecia y....

The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:28:00 +0200europa-pressReleases (en)

The European Commission is stepping up its support with a further €1.5 million in emergency aid for those most affected by hurricane Matthew in Haiti to cover immediate basic needs. The funding comes in addition to the initial EU humanitarian assistance of €255 000 announced yesterday.

EU gives emergency assistance to Haiti

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:20:00 +0200paneuropeannetworks (en)

. 07/10/16. The European Commission has announced that the EU will give an initial €255,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. Reports from Haiti put the death toll there at more than 300, including 50 dead in the Roche-à-Bateaux. The nearby city of Jérémie saw 80% of its buildings levelled.

EU gives emergency €255,000 for Haiti hurricane victims

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:13:00 +0200euractiv-en (en)

The EU will give an initial €255,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, the European Commission announced yesterday (6 October). Overnight reports from the Caribbean island put the death toll there at now more than 300, including 50 dead in the Roche-a-Bateau alone.

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