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WorldSep 14, 2023

Flood disaster in Libya, 11300 people dead, more than 10000 missing

The Libyan Red Crescent aid organization says that the death toll from floods in the eastern Libyan city of Derna has soared to 11,300.The Secretary General of the group says a further 10,100 are reported missing in the coastal city.Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in many eastern towns, but the worst-hit was Derna.Residents said they heard loud explosions Sunday night when dams outside the city collapsed.Health authorities previously had put the death toll in Derna at 5,500.
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CanadaSep 12, 2023

Apple reveals iPhone 15 Series with USB-C charging port

Apple has launched its new iPhone 15 Series today and for the first time the company has given a USB C charging port in it. The new lineup includes iPhone 15 starting at US$799 and iPhone 15 Plus starting at US$899. Apple chose not to raise prices during a tough period globally for smartphone sales. For the Pro series, prices start at US$999 and the Pro Max at US$1,199, the same prices as last year for the same levels of storage, available starting Sept. 22. Both the Pro and other iPhone 15 models will have a brighter display and a 48-megapixel camera as well as 100 per cent recycled cobalt in
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WorldSep 12, 2023

Death toll in Morocco exceeds 2900, thousands injured

Friday's earthquake in Morocco has caused massive destruction, killing over 2,900 people and injuring thousands.As the rescue operation continues to accelerate, the death toll and the number of injured continue to rise.The province's south-west of Marrakesh has been devastated with residents waiting for aid, and many communities in need of food, water and electricity.Army has been deployed to distribute food items and blankets to the people.It is being reported that the magnitude of the earthquake has been measured at 6.8.According to the US Geological Survey, Friday's earthquake has proved to
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IndiaSep 12, 2023

India defeats Sri Lanka by 41 runs, qualifies for Asia Cup 2023 final

India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in the final of the Asia Cup.India entered the final of the Asia Cup 2023.The Indian team defeated the defending champions Sri Lanka by 41 runs in their second Super-4 match.Batting first, India won the toss and scored 213 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.In response, the Sri Lankan team has been bowled out for 172 runs in 41.3 overs.Kuldeep Yadav's performance in this match was excellent.Captain Rohit Sharma scored the highest 53 runs for India.Apart from this, KL Rahul scored 39 runs, Ishan Kishan scored 33 runs and Akshar Patel scored 26 runs.Du
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WorldSep 11, 2023

Nearly 2,000 people dead, thousands missing due to Libya floods

The head of one of Libya's rival governments says that 2,000 people are feared dead in flooding that swept through the eastern parts of the north African nation.In a phone interview with al-Masar television station Monday, Prime Minister Ossama Hamad said that 2,000 were feared dead in the eastern city of Derna, and thousands of others are believed missing.He said the floods have swept away entire neighborhoods in Derna, which has been declared a disaster zone.
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WorldSep 11, 2023

Earthquake in Morocco wreaks havoc, around 2500 people died, 2476 injured

Survivors with shovels worked alongside bulldozers to dig through remote Moroccan villages flattened by a monstrous earthquake, as hope dwindled of finding people alive under wood-and-dirt homes that pancaked into rubble.Rescuers overseas waited for Morocco to let them help.Around 2,500 were killed when the quake struck late Friday.A French aid group that specializes in locating people trapped under debris said it is withdrawing an offer to send a nine-person search-and-rescue team after waiting without success for a green light from Morocco to deploy.Because homes in quake-hit areas were ofte
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WorldAug 31, 2023

73 people died, 52 injured as fire breaks out in 5-storey building in Johannesburg

A fire broke out in a 5-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa, due to which 73 people have died.According to local media reports, 52 people have been injured and admitted to the hospital.The death toll is suspected to increase.The fire broke out in a five-storey building at night.According to emergency service personnel, seven of the victims were children, including a one-year-old baby.Witnesses present at the scene said that around 200 people lived in the building.Security personnel are engaged in the rescue operation.Officials have advised people to stay away from the building.Firefi
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WorldAug 30, 2023

Punjabi woman shot dead in Philippines

A Punjabi was shot dead in Philippines.According to the information received, Jaganpreet Kaur along with her husband Manjit Singh and children was doing finance business in the city of Manila in Philippines for about 14 years.Jaganpreet's husband Manjit Singh had come to India with his children.Jaganpreet Kaur was a resident of Dhandian village in Ferozepur district.Yesterday, a motorcycle rider came to her shop and shot her dead.However, the information about who committed the murder and why has not been revealed.More details will be revealed only after Manjit Singh returns to Manila and once
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WorldAug 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia wreaks havoc in Florida, Georgia; 2 dead

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.It wreaked havoc across a wide swath of the Gulf Coast, inundating homes and vehicles, turning streets into rivers, and overturning small boats.Power lines have been downed in such areas.More than 263,000 people were left without power.This devastating storm uprooted tall trees.The Florida Highway Patrol said two people have died as a result of being caught in the storm.Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Wednesday morning, "Don't do anything stupid right now that puts lives at risk."Hurricane Idalia has ente

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BCNov 06, 2025

Blue Jays’ playoff run drives tourism surge and business gains in Toronto

Toronto’s hospitality and tourism sectors saw a significant boost this fall, thanks to the Blue Jays’ extended post-season run and the World Series games held in the city. Destination Toronto reported that hotel demand during the four home games of the World Series rose by an average of 15 per cent compared to the same nights last year, adding more than 11,000 room nights. Across the team’s entire playoff run, hotel demand increased by an average of 11 per cent, accounting for over 20,000 additional room nights. Andrew Weir, President and CEO of Destination Toronto, said the surge in vis
BCNov 06, 2025

Audit finds gaps in B.C. livestock tracking system used for emergency response

British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food needs stronger measures to ensure it can quickly locate farm animals during disease outbreaks or natural disasters, according to a new report from the Office of the Auditor General. The audit reviewed the ministry’s Premises ID program, which was created to help emergency officials identify where poultry and livestock are kept and who owns them. Acting Auditor General Sheila Dodds said the system could play a vital role in protecting animals and food supply chains during crises such as bird flu outbreaks, wildfires, or floods. However, th
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BCNov 06, 2025

Record number of shelter spaces opening before winter

British Columbia is opening a record number of shelter spaces this winter to help people experiencing homelessness find warmth and safety as temperatures drop. The Province, through BC Housing, is funding 6,486 shelter spaces across 58 communities — the highest total to date. The expanded network includes 4,158 permanent shelters operating year-round, 1,154 temporary seasonal spaces, 771 extreme-weather response (EWR) beds activated during severe conditions, and 403 new Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH) spaces — nearly two and a half times more than last year.
CanadaNov 06, 2025

Ottawa man pleads guilty in mass stabbing that killed mother, four children, and family friend

A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to six counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with a mass stabbing that shocked Ottawa last year. Febrio De-Zoysa entered guilty pleas today in an Ottawa courtroom to four charges of first-degree murder and two of second-degree murder, as well as one charge of attempted murder. The killings took place in 2024 at a rented townhouse in the Barrhaven area. The victims were 35-year-old Darshani Ekanayake, her four children aged between two months and seven years, and 40-year-old family friend Gamini Amarakoon. The children’s father,
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CanadaNov 06, 2025

Quebec lowers permanent immigration target to 45,000 per year, focuses on French-language integration

The Quebec government has announced it will reduce its annual target for new permanent residents to 45,000, marking a significant shift from the roughly 61,000 people expected to settle in the province this year. The revised plan outlines a more moderate approach than earlier proposals that would have lowered the figure to as few as 25,000 newcomers annually. The government’s new immigration framework emphasizes language integration, setting a goal for nearly 80 per cent of new immigrants to achieve at least intermediate-level French by 2029. In 2019, that figure was 50 per cent. Officials s