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Hurricane Irma: Cuba hit with strong winds & heavy rain

September 9, 2017 11:48 AM

Hurricane Irma: Cuba hit with strong winds & heavy rain

Hurricane Irma is lashing Cuba with strong winds and heavy rain after devastating several Caribbean islands. Irma, which strengthened in the last few hours, hit the Camaguey Archipelago late on Friday, threatening nearby coastal towns and villages. <br/><br/>At least 21 people have died ...

Criticism of Equifax data breach response mounts

September 9, 2017 8:39 AM

Criticism of Equifax data breach response mounts

Equifax Inc faced a storm of criticism yesterday over a hack that may have compromised personal data for some 143 million Americans. Consumers clamoured for answers and cyber security experts questioning the response to the massive breach.<br/><br/>Lawmakers and regulators joined the cho...

US Requests UN Security Council sanctions vote on North Korea

September 9, 2017 8:38 AM

US Requests UN Security Council sanctions vote on North Korea

The United States told the UN Security Council that it intends to call a meeting on Monday to vote on a draft resolution establishing additional sanctions on North Korea for its missile and nuclear programme.<br/><br/>The United States wants the Security Council to impose an oil embargo ...

Massive evacuation in South Florida as Hurricane Irma set to make landfall

September 9, 2017 8:37 AM

Massive evacuation in South Florida as Hurricane Irma set to make landfall

Major Hurricane Irma has been causing devastation in the Caribbean as it makes its way toward the United States. At least 21 people have died. US weather authorities say, the category-4 storm is moving west over the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Cuba. <br/><br/>They say the hurricane i...

Death toll rises to 60 in powerful earthquake off Mexico's coast

September 9, 2017 7:24 AM

Death toll rises to 60 in powerful earthquake off Mexico's coast

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country's southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets. At least 60 people are reported dead. The quake that hit minutes before midnight Thursday was strong enough ...

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to meet Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi

September 9, 2017 7:15 AM

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to meet Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana will meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>External affairs ministry said in New Delhi that the issue of Sri Lankan Navy arresting Indian fishermen off Tamil Nadu coast is likely to come up for discussion. Mr...

At least 21 died in Caribbean as Hurricane Irma on course to 'devastate US'

September 9, 2017 7:07 AM

At least 21 died in Caribbean as Hurricane Irma on course to 'devastate US'

Major Hurricane Irma has been causing devastation in the Caribbean as it makes its way toward the United States. At least 21 people have died. US weather authorities say, the category-4 storm is moving west over the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Cuba. They say the hurricane is packing winds of up ...

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