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UK: Severe weather warnings
We issue warnings for rain, snow, wind, fog and ice. These warnings will be given a colour depending on a combination of both the likelihood of the event happening and the impact the conditions may have.
The warnings 'Overview' tab…
Zika, first case in Europe: Spain confirm infection in pregnant woman
Spain has confirmed that a pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus - the first such case in Europe. The health ministry said the woman had recently returned from Colombia, where it is believed she was infected.
Zika has been…
Zika virus: 6 key things we don’t yet know
In the wake of the World Health Organization’s announcement Monday that Zika virus constitutes a public health emergency, research groups and public agencies are mobilizing to tackle the emerging infection and its suspected links to a…
Three Must-Read Emergency Medicine Articles of 2015
The past year has again been a fantastic year for the emergency medicine (EM) literature. Some new concepts for life-saving treatments have emerged and been espoused, whereas other long-held beliefs have been torn down. Many new guidelines…
Severe warming for strong winds in northern Britain
28 January 2016. Gertrude has been named as the next storm to bring a risk of disruptive windy weather to the UK
Arkansas: East Pulaski volunteer firefighter fatally shot overnigh
A firefighter with the East Pulaski volunteer fire department was killed while responding to a patient with a medical issue Friday morning, a spokesman with the sheriff's office said.
Malawi Red Cross bails out starving households
As hunger bites harder across the country, about 2,000 hungry households that were severely affected by last year’s floods now have a reason to smile after Malawi Red Cross started supporting them with money for food.
Singapore - Man save a life getting CPR instructions over phone
On a Sunday afternoon during Chinese New Year in 2014, business analyst Edwin Huang was tucking into a bowl of beef noodles at an eatery in Seah Street. Suddenly, he heard a piercing scream coming from the kitchen. He rushed over to find…
Sri Lanka: Responding to needs
The latest newsletter from the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka features a variety of articles, including updates on our work in the country, how we're addressing the needs of families of missing persons, and marking World First Aid Day.…
Indonesia: 7 dead during suicide attacks in Central Jakarta - LIVE NEWS
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Attackers set off suicide bombs and exchanged gunfire outside a Starbucks cafe in Indonesia's capital in a brazen assault Thursday