Disaster
Schools to close, flights canceled as New Zealand’s largest city braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
World
February 12, 2023
Schools to close, flights canceled as New Zealand’s largest city braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
CNN — Schools across Auckland, New Zealand, will close Monday as the island nation’s largest city braces for the arrival…
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the…
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya – meaning ‘miracle’ in Arabic…
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
Middle East
February 12, 2023
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
CNN — Survivors of Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria could face “a secondary disaster” as cold and snow lead…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
Middle East
February 11, 2023
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering.…
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
Middle East
February 11, 2023
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
In the days since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, the death toll, now at more than 23,000,…
At my parents’ house in Turkey, it felt like the shaking would never end
Middle East
February 7, 2023
At my parents’ house in Turkey, it felt like the shaking would never end
Gaziantep, Turkey CNN — My parents woke up in terror, screaming as the ground shook underneath us. I shouted at…
More than 500 dead as 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey and Syria
Middle East
February 6, 2023
More than 500 dead as 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey and Syria
Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Rescuers are racing to find survivors trapped beneath rubble either side of the Turkey-Syrian border as…
Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say
World
February 5, 2023
Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say
At least 22 people have died in connection with widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials. Interior…
Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iran
Middle East
January 29, 2023
Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iran
CNN —A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Iran on Saturday, the semi-official Fars News Agency…