Volcano Chaos [Bali Volcano]
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Plague deaths rise to nearly 200 as outbreak grows in Madagascar
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A serious outbreak of the plague is threatening residents and tourists in Madagascar The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 2,000 confirmed or suspected cases and that the death toll has reached 195 as of this week. The WHO … Read More
Madagascar Plague Death Toll Rises to 195
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The plague currently ravaging Madagascar has proved “resilient” to antibiotics because it is extremely rare, an expert has warned. It comes as the death toll for the disease rises to 165 and 10 neighbouring countries are put on alert, according to the … Read More
Small tsunami waves reach Vanuatu after 7.0 magnitude earthquake
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Pacific tsunami warning centre said waves were possible after the strong quake hit off New Caledonia Nervous residents reported feeling several tremors throughout the night before the quake hit. Photograph: Auscape/UIG via Getty Images Vanuatu and New Caledonia were hit … Read More
More than 2,000 infected with plague in Madagascar in the worst outbreak in 50 years
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AKIPRESS.COM – Madagascar’s healthcare system will be unable to cope if the deadly plague outbreak continues to escalate, a scientist has warned. Scores of doctors and nurses have been struck down with the disease, which is predicted to gather momentum in … Read More
Iran-Iraq Earthquake Kills More Than 450
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The Iranian city of Pol-e Zahab was particularly hard hit by the earthquake that struck on Sunday near the Iraqi border. CreditPouria Pakizeh/Iranian Students News Agency, via European Pressphoto Agency TEHRAN — Iranians dug through rubble in a frantic search for … Read More
Strong quake hits Costa Rica, no reports of major damage
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A strong 6.5 magnitude quake struck the Pacific coast of Costa Rica near its capital city San Jose on Sunday night, but there were no initial reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure. There was no Pacific-wide tsunami threat, the … Read More
Earthquake Near Iran-Iraq Border Kills 221, Injures 2,800
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At least 221 people were killed and 2,800 injured after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran’s border with Iraq. Around 50 aftershocks were registered and more were expected, Iranian officials warned. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was … Read More
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles central New Zealand
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Last updated 00:06, November 13 2017 GEONET The earthquake struck off the Wellington coast. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake stuck near Wellington at 11.28pm on Sunday night, nearly a year to the day that a 7.8 earthquake hit Kaikōura. The Sunday night earthquake … Read More
Buhari directs Minister to investigate outbreak of ‘unknown disease in Jigawa
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ABUJA – PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the Minister of Heath, Prof. Isaac Adewole to investigate reports of an ‘unknown disease’ that has led to the death of several children in Jigawa State. The President also directed the Minister to … Read More