New Zealand cyclone: Death toll climbs to 11 as thousands remain missing
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand climbed to 11 on Sunday as thousands of people remained missing a week after the storm struck the country’s North Island.
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Death toll rises to 9 in New Zealand cyclone as recovery continues: ‘Long way to go’
New Zealand’s death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle rose to nine on Saturday as clean-up continued on the nation’s battered North Island and authorities worked to find missing people.
After U.S. Downs UFOs, More Awareness of Balloons All Over Our Skies
As more unidentified objects were shot down by the U.S. Air Force in recent days, experts warned that there were an “endless” array of potential targets.
Earthquake survivors in Turkey, Syria face bitter cold as deaths top 17,000
Rescuers continued their race to pull more people alive from the rubble, with the window closing to find trapped survivors after a massive earthquake hit Turkey and Syria.
Turkey earthquake rescue efforts complicated by bitter cold. What to know
Overnight temperatures in the worst-hit areas of the Turkey earthquake are set to dip below freezing, raising concerns about those left homeless and still trapped under the rubble.
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
Chile wildfires: Death toll rises to at least 24, foreign aid set to arrive
Firefighters were battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile, seeking to gain control of one of the country’s worst natural disasters in years.
Chile wildfires: At least 7 dead as scorching heat wave engulfs nation
Four of the deaths took place in the Biobio region, around 560 kilometers (348 miles) south of the capital of Santiago. Four of the deaths occurred in two separate vehicles.
Baghdad Loses Green Space to Real Estate Boom
The problem is driving up temperatures in what is already one of the hottest cities in the world, where air-conditioning is a luxury only the rich can afford.
New Zealand’s Largest City Grapples With Aftermath of Devastating Floods
At least two people were killed in the flooding in Auckland that forced hundreds of people from their homes and shut down the city’s airport, which was submerged.