Dengue fever cases rise, claiming 74 lives in Laos

VIENTIANE, Nov 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — Lao health authorities are advising people across the country to clear out potential mosquito breeding sites after dengue fever claimed 74 lives and more than 37,700 people have contracted the virus so far this year. The warning comes this week after more cases of dengue fever have been detected with…

Hazardous Air Quality Forces Authorities To Shut Down Schools In India’s Delhi

NEW DELHI, Nov 14 (NNN-PTI) – All schools in Delhi will be shut down on Nov 14 and 15 (today and tomorrow), in the wake of extreme air pollution levels prevailing in the city, said the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA). Keeping in mind the hazardous exposure of…

Kuwait Condemns Israeli Deadly Raids On Gaza

KUWAIT, Nov 14 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait expressed utter rejection and condemnation of Israel’s raid on the Palestinian Gaza Strip, the Foreign Ministry said. Israel’s ongoing airstrikes on the Palestinian territory, is a continuation of Israeli crimes against defenceless Palestinians, constituting a flagrant violation of international laws and norms, the ministry…

Kindergartens, Primary Schools Closed In Iran’s Capital Over Serious Air Pollution

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian authorities closed kindergartens and primary schools, on Wednesday, over serious air pollution in Iran’s capital, Tehran, Eghtesad Online news website reported. The announcement was made by Tehran’s Governor, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpay, according to the report. The density of toxic pollutants has been steadily increasing since…

Australian Bush-fire Death Toll Rises To Four

SYDNEY, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A man’s body has been found, in burnt-out bush-land in the Australian state of New South Wales, authorities said today (Thursday), taking the death toll of an ongoing bush-fire, to four. Police believe the remains are that of a 58-year-old man, who lived in a…

UN-Backed Fund Earmarks 39 Million USD To Tackle Climate Change In Nepal

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – More than 39 million U.S. dollars in funding was approved on Wednesday, for a project that will build resilience and mitigate the effects of climate change, benefiting nearly one million Nepalis, the UN-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) said. Co-funding the initiative, Nepal’s Ministry of…

Update: Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Kill Six More Palestinians – Bringing The Death Toll To 32

GAZA, Palestine, Nov 14 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli forces, after having killed a top Islamic Jihad commander in an air raid on his home in Gaza City, unleashed a new spiral of violence.Israel launched dozens of air raids on Gaza. So far, 32 Palestinians have been killed in the bombardment, according to health…

Pilot Injured As Fire Fighting Helicopter Crash-Lands In Australia

SYDNEY, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – A water bombing helicopter crash-landed, while battling fires in the Australian state of Queensland, injuring the pilot today (Wednesday). The pilot was treated by paramedics for minor injuries and transferred to a nearby hospital. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) received reports at approximately 1:50 p.m. that…

Further Casualties Avoided But Homes Lost In Australia Bushfires

SYDNEY, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Fire crew remained on high alert, in eastern Australia today (Wednesday), despite more favourable conditions in the bushfires, affecting the State of New South Wales (NSW). State capital, Sydney, emerged largely unscathed from Tuesday’s “catastrophic” fire danger, with winds and temperatures easing, to provide much…

Artworks Of 800 Disabled Students On Show In Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Nov 13 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A total of 800 disabled students are displaying their artworks, touching on their imaginations and inner thoughts. The students, suffering from autism, mental disabilities and Down Syndrome, created around 1,000 art pieces for 37 separate projects, for an exhibition at the Taksim Republic Art Gallery…
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