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DISASTERBREAKING2d agoSudan: Drought and war push Darfur and Kordofan towards famineUN News
DISASTERBREAKING2d ago“Our food is spoiling”: thousands remain without power in Florida after Hurricane Isaias, which left four dead in the US.Clarín
DISASTER2d agoDrought hits mulberry yield in Karnataka by about 50%Farmers across the silk belt have complained that the dry spell and reduced greenery have increased thrips and mites across their fieldsThe Hindu
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoRace against time to save potholer trapped in cave on SardiniaCaver alive and consciousANSA [en]
DISASTER2d agoFire Devastates Paris’s Oldest Covered Food Market, Le Marché des Enfants RougesLe Marché des Enfants Rouges, which opened in 1615 as a vibrant food hall, was a fixture for chefs, cooks and tourists.NYT World
DISASTER2d agoBalkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for GreeceClear skies bring warm days and cold nights to Montenegro, while a low-pressure system moves towards Aegean SeaEurope live – latest updatesTemperatures fluctuated dramatically in the Balkans last week, with unusually large differences between daytime highs and overnight lows – known as the diurnal range.An area of high pressure over the region brought prolonged sunshine during the day, while clear skies at night allowed temperatures to drop rapidly as heat escaped into the atmosphere without cloud cover to slow the cooling. Continue reading...Guardian World
DISASTER2d ago139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizesCBS News
DISASTER2d agoFire ravages oldest covered food market in ParisParis Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12. Founded in 1615, the Enfants Rouges market is the oldest covered food market in Paris and is listed as a historic monument.France 24 [en]
DISASTER2d agoFire destroys historic French market of Enfants-Rouges in ParisThe historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in central Paris was gutted by fire early on Monday. The market in the Marais neighbourhood is the oldest covered market in the French capital, dating back to 1615, and is also a listed building. Firefighters say the blaze has been brought under control but that the premises have been severely damaged. Details by Caitlin Brown.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoAt least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and YemenFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoOldest covered market in Paris destroyed by fireEen grote brand in het centrum van Parijs heeft de Marché des Enfants Rouges verwoest. De markt was de oudste overdekte markt van Parijs. Hoe de brand is ontstaan, is nog onduidelijk. De brand woedde vannacht. Voor het blussen werden 150 brandweerlieden ingezet en zo'n vijftig brandweervoertuigen. De schade aan de markt is enorm: Brandweerlieden meldden aan de Parijse krant Le Parisien dat 1000 vierkante meter door de brand is verwoest. Ook de metalen dakconstructie is vrijwel volledig ingestort. Van de overdekte markt is niets meer over. Geen doden of gewonden De markt in het derde arrondisseNOS Buitenland
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoChildren among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizesThe Independent World
DISASTER2d agoAt least 139 dead off Djibouti, AU calls to "fight migrant trafficking"L’embarcation surchargée a chaviré presque dès son départ, à quelques dizaines de mètres de la côte djiboutienne. Elle transportait 305 personnes, dont 80 ont pu être sauvées.Jeune Afrique
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoMiddle school principal and teacher shot in southern FranceLe Monde [en]
DISASTER2d agoOldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fireParis' oldest covered food ‌market has been "completely destroyed” after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning, authorities said.Sky News World
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoTropical storm Rachel causing homes to collapse in Californiaheadtopics · united states of america
DISASTER2d agoFemale elephant trapped in slush at Gunderi­pallam reservoir diesThe elephant had come to the reservoir to drink water when it became trapped in the slush and was unable to moveThe Hindu
DISASTER2d agoFear grips residents as carnivore that killed man remains elusive in Erode districtThe Hindu
DISASTER2d agoIndian homes, factories hit by hours of blackouts amid more demand for coalIndian factories, smelters and households are being hit by blackouts and rising energy costs as the impact of plunging coal stockpiles at the country’s power stations ripples through the economy. The weakest monsoon since 2015 has curbed hydropower output, while hotter-than-normal weather has buoyed demand for air conditioning and farm irrigation. That has seen coal-fired power stations, which supply about two-thirds of India’s electricity, rapidly burn through their inventories. Smaller...South China Morning Post
DISASTER2d agoFirefighters Install Cameras to Monitor Wildfire Activity Across CaliforniaA roving crew of California firefighters is installing cameras in some of the highest, craggiest sites in the state — all to get an early warning of a potentially deadly blaze.NYT US
DISASTER2d agoWhy the worst El Niño killed millions – and how we can avoid a repeatNew Scientist
DISASTER2d agoSiberian ‘man eating’ bear attack surge prompts hunters to declare open seasonThe Independent World
DISASTER2d agoFire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities sayThe Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKING2d agoPhotos: Gaza mothers endure endless lines as famine fears persistAl Jazeera [en]