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India - Flood inundate street in Chennai, Emergency workers rescue more than 120.000 people
NEW DELHI (AP) — Chennai's citizens were crowding into relief camps in southern India's Tamil Nadu state on Friday, as floods continued to grow. Emergency workers, including the Indian armed forces, rescued more than 120,000 people on…
International Day of Disabled Persons: no more stigma and misperceptions
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize…
Save the Children: World must reach a new agreement to tackle climate change
Article author: Joana Alfaiate
Political leaders from across the world have gathered at the UN climate conference in Paris this week to reach a new global agreement to tackle climate change. The agreement will include cutting greenhouse…
Highlights on Central African Republic: Pope's Visit underlines deep scars and urgent need in…
Source IRIN: BANGUI, 29 November 2015 - The Pope's visit to this capital city on Sunday is, in his own words, motivated by his desire to “contribute to the dressing of the wounds and opening of the way to a more serene future for Central…
China - Gas leak kills 10 in a steel factory
BEIJING (AP) — A gas leak at a steel parts factory in eastern China killed 10 people and left seven others hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in the latest deadly industrial accident to hit China, officials said Monday.
The leak…
Emergency Services Foundation: Give Ashley a home this Christmas
Jingle bells are almost ringing again. This festive season, Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) is proud to introduce Ashley, our first edition collectable bear, in tribute to Victoria's firefighters and emergency services workers.
Should militaries be involved in providing humanitarian assistance in conflict zones?
This question was the heart of a debate co-hosted by the ICRC and the Centre for Military and Security Law (CMSL) at the Australian National University in Canberra earlier this month.
Using cogent arguments, philosophy and humour, two…
Anti-terrorism operation: What is happening in Saint-Denis?
A Police operation is going on in Paris from 4.30AM. Media and local testimonials report seven explosions at the scene. A gunfire has happened between terrorist and police, in the early morning. Police say the suspected mastermind of the…
Milipol Paris 2015 will open tomorrow Tuesday 17 November 2015
The Milipol Paris 2015 Exhibition will be open tomorrow to all exhibitors and visitors as planned.
Paris Attacks: Breaking news and updates
On the evening of 13 November 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks—consisting of mass shootings, suicide bombings and hostage-taking—occurred in Paris, France, and Saint-Denis, its northern suburb. Beginning at 21:16 CET, six…