Day: October 27, 2024

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 27, 2024

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

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How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 27, 2024

After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did nothing.

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Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 27, 2024

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

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Hear from the voters as Japan’s ruling party braces for a blow in election

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 27, 2024

Voters in Tokyo began casting their ballots early Sunday for an election that might weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s grip on power in Japan. Voting began Sunday morning across the country, where 1,344 candidates, including a record 314 women, are running for office. Read more here: http://apne.ws/XB8Eiqv

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Healing wounds of war: Ukrainian volunteers treat soldiers badly scarred and burned

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 27, 2024

Ukrainian soldier Yana Zalevska, injured by a Russian drone, is among more than 200 patients receiving free reconstructive care from Unburned, a volunteer organization that helps wounded soldiers and civilians recover both physically and emotionally.

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