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In Cyclone's Wake, Burmese Military Government Appears StrengthenedSome Burmese had expressed hope that Cyclone Nargis, which hit three months ago, and devastated much of the country, would lead to collapse of military government
Source : voanews.com | 08-Aug-2008 01:16
Cyclone Nargis Underscores Challenges in Delivering Aid to Burma
In May, Cyclone Nargis devastated much of Burma, it also demonstrated weakness of international community in trying to deal with the country
Source : voanews.com | 08-Aug-2008 01:01
Scientists Predict Global Warming Will Increase Rainstorms, Economic Losses
Study says more frequent and intense storms could cause mass destruction of crops, bridges and roads
Source : voanews.com | 08-Aug-2008 00:46
International Red Cross Launches $26M Food Appeal For Zimbabwe
Red Cross Southern African spokesman Matthew Cochrane said the appeal could be expanded as the need grows through the first quarter of next year
Source : voanews.com | 07-Aug-2008 01:06
Survivors of Burma's Cyclone Say They Need Aid
Although military says need for relief is over, many people say aid would sustain them for months before they can harvest new crops or find jobs
Source : voanews.com | 06-Aug-2008 01:22
Zimbabwe Food Security "Deteriorating By The Day" - USAID Official
Harare this week partially lifted the ban on NGO food distribution to allow feeding of AIDS patients, but the general ban continues to block food deliveries to an increasingly distressed population
Source : voanews.com | 06-Aug-2008 01:07
UN: Cyclone Aid Delivery Still a Challenge in Burma
Humanitarian coordinator says 924,000 people are in urgent need of food on regular basis over next nine months
Source : voanews.com | 06-Aug-2008 00:52
Quake Kills 1 in China's Sichuan Province
Quake was one of more than 22,000 aftershocks that have rattled Sichuan since a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit province on May 12
Source : voanews.com | 05-Aug-2008 19:19
Zimbabwe Government Lifts NGO Food Aid Ban For HIV/AIDS Programs
The government banned NGO food distributions in June, accusing such organizations of campaigning for the opposition ahead of a June 27 presidential run-off ballot
Source : voanews.com | 05-Aug-2008 01:25
Australia Forms Special Team to Investigate Qantas Airlines
Decision comes after a Qantas flight to the Philippine capital, Manila, made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport Saturday after leaking hydraulic fluid
Source : voanews.com | 04-Aug-2008 13:25
Nine Climbers Dead, Three Missing on K2
Mountaineers hit by huge piece of ice, which broke off world's second-highest mountain
Source : voanews.com | 04-Aug-2008 01:15
Scores of Hindu Pilgrims Killed in Indian Stampede
Stampede was triggered Sunday when railing collapsed under the weight of pilgrims at the hilltop Naina Devi Temple in Bilaspur district
Source : voanews.com | 03-Aug-2008 19:10
Japanese Official Learns of Possible US Nuclear Sub Leak from Television
Foreign minister criticizes his subordinates after they failed to notify him for nearly full day about potential radioactive leak aboard nuclear powered US Navy submarine
Source : voanews.com | 02-Aug-2008 19:19
Building Collapse Kills 16 Schoolgirls in Turkey
Officials say they believe gas leak caused explosion in three-story building early Friday, while girls slept
Source : voanews.com | 01-Aug-2008 19:25
Zimbabwe Food Aid Ban May Hamper Future Distribution Efforts
With many people in Zimbabwe at point of starvation, government ban on field work by relief organizations putting them at further risk
Source : voanews.com | 01-Aug-2008 19:10
California Experiences Nearly 50 Aftershocks After Tuesday's Earthquake
Main earthquake was centered about 48 kilometers east of Los Angeles, near Chino Hills area of San Bernardino County
Source : voanews.com | 31-Jul-2008 01:14
27 Wildfires Rage Across California
More than 12,000 firefighters battling blazes which are threatening thousands of homes and forcing evacuations
Source : voanews.com | 31-Jul-2008 00:59
Mobile Medical Teams Help Cyclone Victims in Burma
Spokesman for International Organization of Migration tells VOA people are suffering from effects of unclean water and food, lack of proper shelter, clothing, and adequate sanitation
Source : voanews.com | 30-Jul-2008 01:16
Earthquake Shakes Southern California
Initial reports said quake had a 5.8 magnitude, but it was later revised downward to 5.4
Source : voanews.com | 30-Jul-2008 01:01
US Urged to Do More On Global Food Crisis
New report warns current crisis has grave implications for economic growth, international security and social progress in developing countries
Source : voanews.com | 30-Jul-2008 00:46
Wildfire Near Yosemite Park Threatens More Homes
California officials say another 4,000 homes are in danger; hundreds of people forced to evacuate
Source : voanews.com | 29-Jul-2008 19:19
Severe Floods in Western Ukraine, Romania Kill 17
President Viktor Yushchenko arrives in western Ukraine to assess damage as authorities evacuate thousands of people
Source : voanews.com | 28-Jul-2008 01:14
Wildfire Burns Homes Near Yosemite Park in California
Blaze had burned some 7,300 hectares and was moving quickly due to dry timber in area
Source : voanews.com | 28-Jul-2008 00:59
Investigators Probe Australian Airline Qantas in Flight Emergency
Investigators believe an exploding oxygen cylinder may have been to blame for serious mid-air damage on Boeing 747's fuselage
Source : voanews.com | 27-Jul-2008 19:24
Egyptian Court Acquits 5 in Ferry Sinking
Egyptian court has acquitted the owner of a ferry that sank in the Red Sea in 2006 killing more than 1,000 people
Source : voanews.com | 27-Jul-2008 19:09
Qantas Denies Rust Caused Hole in Jumbo Jet
Aviation investigators say they do not yet know what caused hole to open in Qantas jumbo jet that was forced to make emergency landing in Philippines
Source : voanews.com | 26-Jul-2008 19:20
Action to Protect 800,000 Hectares of Wilderness Faces US Congressional Vote
Environmental organizations, local communities hope that in next few weeks Congress will approve highest level of protection wilderness areas in several US states
Source : voanews.com | 26-Jul-2008 01:26
ASEAN: Political Situation in Burma Still Impeding Aid
Association of South East Asian Nations warning that international community needs to continue to maintain support for relief operations in Burma
Source : voanews.com | 26-Jul-2008 01:11
Locusts Threaten to Inflict More Misery on Australian Farmers
The insects can inflict widespread and severe damage to pastures and cereal crops
Source : voanews.com | 26-Jul-2008 00:56
Firefighters Target Stubborn Blazes in Northern California
Since end of June, crews have contained more than 2,000 blazes in what officials have called the biggest fire episode in state's history
Source : voanews.com | 26-Jul-2008 00:41
Fuel Truck Fire Kills 8 in Nigeria
Truck carrying gasoline rolled over, exploded on busy highway in Lagos
Source : voanews.com | 25-Jul-2008 01:12
Zimbabwe NGOs Hope Pretoria Talks Focus On Humanitarian Needs
UN food agencies are now targeting some 300,000 Zimbabweans for food aid but are reaching only about half that number due to government restrictions
Source : voanews.com | 25-Jul-2008 00:57
Powerful Tremor Rocks Japan, But No Fatalities Reported
Quake caused several landslides and cut power to about 10,000 homes
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 19:14
HRW Urges Donors to Ensure Burma's Rulers Do Not Divert Cyclone Aid
Human Rights Watch says that aid efforts in Burma should be monitored by an independent body co-managed by donors and UN
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:59
Indonesian Pilot Accused of Crashing Plane by Ignoring Warnings
Marwoto Komar faces maximum of life in prison, if found guilty
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:44
Somalia Islamists Condemn Attacks on Aid Workers
Leader of a radical faction of Somalia's Islamist opposition says his group will work to protect aid workers in areas it controls
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:29
Liberia Floods Displace Hundreds
Liberian Red Cross reports 500 millimeters of rain has affected over 20,000 people across ten neighborhoods of Monrovia
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:18
WHO to Rebuild Health Facilities in Burma
Report assesses damage caused by Cyclone Nargis at $4 billion and estimates Burma will need $1 billion over next three years to help it recover
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:03
UN Agencies Warn of Growing Humanitarian Risk in Horn of Africa
Aid agencies say over 14 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Djibouti will require assistance
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:48
UN Humanitarian Chief in Burma to Assess Post-Cyclone Need
John Holmes Holmes says that significant progress has been made since his last visit in mid-May, but there are many relief needs that must still be addressed
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:33
Helicopter Rescue Planned for Italian Climbers Trapped on Pakistani Peak
Climbers have been trapped for more than a week on one of world's most dangerous mountains
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:18
Senegalese Farmers Hope A Trickle of Water Can Help Them Flood Agricultural Market
Farmers in Dap Dior, Senegal using a new irrigation technique to try to produce more food at home to combat rising food prices
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 01:21
French Government Calls for Water Table Tests After Nuclear Leak
Uranium spill in Vaucluse region in southern part of country two weeks ago polluted local water supply
Source : voanews.com | 19-Jul-2008 01:20
Djibouti Facing Alarming Food Crisis
WFP seeks funding to feed 150,000 of country's most vulnerable people through next year
Source : voanews.com | 19-Jul-2008 01:05
Bush Vows Help for Victims of California Fires
President flew over some of hardest hit areas to survey damage
Source : voanews.com | 18-Jul-2008 07:18
UN Food Agency Issues Appeal for Burma's Farmers and Fishermen
Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization says cyclone flooded close to 800,000 hectares of rice fields and destroyed up to 85 percent of seed stocks in country's agricultural belt
Source : voanews.com | 18-Jul-2008 01:13