Indonesia’s floods: Death toll rises to 63, dozens missing
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Next flu pandemic ‘a matter of when, not if,’ says WHO
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The World Health Organization has released a global plan to fight influenza, describing it as its most comprehensive to date. One goal is to prepare for an inevitable next flu pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday outlined a … Read More
Flood Deaths in Southern Afghanistan Rise to 59
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Kabul, March 4 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths due to heavy rains and floods that have affected southern Afghanistan since the weekend has risen to 59, while another 10 remain missing, official sources said on Monday. According to Ahmad … Read More
At least 23 dead, many injured, in apparent large tornado in Alabama, officials say; fatalities could rise
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At least 23 people were confirmed dead, and “many, many” injured when an apparent large tornado destroyed several homes in a southeast Alabama community Sunday, according to officials. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told The Associated Press late Sunday evening that … Read More
El Niño Triggered Disease Outbreaks Across Globe
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Increased sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean characterizes an El Niño, which is followed by weather changes throughout the world. Photo: NASA Goddard’s Scientific Visualization Studio The 2015 to 2016 El Niño event brought weather conditions that triggered … Read More
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Peru
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The temblor’s epicenter was 16 miles north-northeast of Azangaro and it had a depth of around 160 miles. LIMA, Peru — The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has struck southern Peru. … Read More
Epic Gridlock: Winter storm creates 115-mile backup along snow-clogged I-5 in Oregon
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EUGENE, Ore. — There is traffic gridlock… And then there are backups that stretch for 115 miles. Nearly a foot of heavy, wet snow fell around the Eugene and southern Willamette Valley area Monday, toppling trees and power lines across … Read More
Rise of drug-resistant superbugs rings alarm bells in Europe
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LONDON – The spread of superbugs resistant to antimicrobial drugs shows no sign of slowing in Europe, health officials said on Tuesday, making food poisoning and other infections more difficult to treat. Releasing data on the growth of antimicrobial resistance, … Read More
Experts On High Alert After Dead, Sick Dolphins Wash Ashore On Calif. Coastline
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NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA) – From Laguna to Huntington Beach, an unprecedented number of dolphins are washing ashore dead or so sick that they have to be humanely euthanized. “It’s a shock and not happy about it whatsoever,” said Newport Beach resident … Read More