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August 24, 2010 9:09 PM

42 killed in Chinese floods

In China, 42 people have been killed and 13 others left missing after rain-triggered floods in the northwestern Gansu Province over the past two weeks. In a statement, the provincial government today said the downpours that began pounding on 14 counties and districts in the cities of Longnan and Tia...

August 24, 2010 9:09 PM

42 killed in Chinese floods

In China, 42 people have been killed and 13 others left missing after rain-triggered floods in the northwestern Gansu Province over the past two weeks. In a statement, the provincial government today said the downpours that began pounding on 14 counties and districts in the cities of Longnan and Tia...

August 24, 2010 9:08 PM

Moderate earthquake hits Pak,Afghanistan,Tajikistan

A moderate earthquake deep in the Hindu Kush mountain range today jolted parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Director of the seismic centre at Pakistan's meteorological department, Zahid Rafi said a moderate earthquake of 5.2 magnitude was recorded at 1334 (Pakistan standard time). H...

August 24, 2010 9:08 PM

Moderate earthquake hits Pak,Afghanistan,Tajikistan

A moderate earthquake deep in the Hindu Kush mountain range today jolted parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Director of the seismic centre at Pakistan's meteorological department, Zahid Rafi said a moderate earthquake of 5.2 magnitude was recorded at 1334 (Pakistan standard time). H...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Bangladesh: number of people showing Anthrax symptoms infection gone up to 120

In Bangladesh, the number of people showing symptoms of Anthrax infection has gone up to 120 in Sirajganj and Pabna districts. An 12 member expert medical team has been rushed from Dhaka to oversee the treatment of cases and also take preventive measures. The government has also taken steps to provi...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Bangladesh: number of people showing Anthrax symptoms infection gone up to 120

In Bangladesh, the number of people showing symptoms of Anthrax infection has gone up to 120 in Sirajganj and Pabna districts. An 12 member expert medical team has been rushed from Dhaka to oversee the treatment of cases and also take preventive measures. The government has also taken steps to provi...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Pak to face more floods in next three days

Pakistan faces a critical risk of yet more flooding in the next three days in its southern plains, as a major river threatened to burst its banks. Sindh province irrigation minister Jam Saifullah Dharejo today said the next two to three days are very critical and they will have to strictly monitor t...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Pak to face more floods in next three days

Pakistan faces a critical risk of yet more flooding in the next three days in its southern plains, as a major river threatened to burst its banks. Sindh province irrigation minister Jam Saifullah Dharejo today said the next two to three days are very critical and they will have to strictly monitor t...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Rajapaksa govt again contemplating plans to remove constitutional barrier

The Mahinda Rajapaksa government is once again contemplating plans to remove the constitutional barrier which prevents a person from being elected President for more than two terms. In a meeting with major opposition parties to discuss proposed constitutional reforms, the Sri Lankan President Mahind...

August 24, 2010 9:07 PM

Rajapaksa govt again contemplating plans to remove constitutional barrier

The Mahinda Rajapaksa government is once again contemplating plans to remove the constitutional barrier which prevents a person from being elected President for more than two terms. In a meeting with major opposition parties to discuss proposed constitutional reforms, the Sri Lankan President Mahind...

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