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Storm in the Philippines: Manila threatened, at least 45 dead
Steph Deschamps / October 29, 2022
Widespread flooding and landslides are expected in the capital. More than 7,000 people were evacuated before the arrival of the storm.
Tropical storm Nalgae, which hit the Philippines on Saturday, is now threatening the capital Manila after killing at least 45 people in floods and landslides in the archipelago, according to a revised toll. A previous report of the civil protection of the country made report of 72 deaths.
The country’s civil defense officials acknowledged that rescue teams sent to the flooded south of the country on Friday made mistakes in their counts, leading to some deaths being recorded twice.
Another five people died elsewhere in the country, said the head of the national civil defense, bringing the new count to 45 dead.
Nalgae, expected since Thursday, finally hit Saturday at dawn the main island of the Philippines, Luzon, accompanied by winds up to 95 km / h, an hour after making landfall on the sparsely inhabited island of Catanduanes. Rescuers are now focusing their efforts on the village of Kusiong, where dozens of bodies were found Friday.
Heavy rains began Thursday night in the region. The floodwaters invaded several towns and villages on the island of Mindanao, carrying trees, stones and mud in their path. Some 500 houses were destroyed.
But Nalgae could also affect the capital Manila, the Philippine weather service warned.
“Widespread flooding and rain-induced landslides” are expected in the capital of 13 million people, the bulletin said. There is “minimal to moderate risk of storms” or huge waves hitting coastal areas.
Residents living in or near the storm’s path are advised to stay in their homes.
More than 7,000 people were evacuated before the storm arrived, according to the civil defense office. On average, 20 typhoons and storms hit the Philippines each year, killing people and livestock in their path, and devastating farms, homes, roads and bridges, although the south is rarely affected.
As the world is affected by global warming, storms and typhoons become more powerful, scientists warn.
In late September, Typhoon Noru killed at least 10 people in the Philippines, including five rescue workers. Tropical storm Megi, which hit the country in April, killed at least 148 people and caused huge landslides.
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Moscow attack: Vladimir Putin promises those responsible will all be “punished”, EI says four of its fighters carried out the attack
Eva Deschamps / March 23,
At least 133 people were killed on Friday evening in an armed attack followed by a huge fire at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, which was claimed by the jihadist group Islamic State (EI).
The four perpetrators” of the attack were arrested “on their way to Ukraine”, said the Russian president on Saturday March 23.
The Russian president spoke at a time of terrible tragedy in Russia. “The four perpetrators” of the attack near Moscow were arrested “on their way to Ukraine”, he said in a televised speech broadcast the day after the murderous attack. “According to initial data [from investigators], on the Ukrainian side, a passage had been prepared for them to cross the border”, he continued, notes Le Monde.
The attack, which killed at least 133 people near Moscow, was in the eyes of the Kremlin leader a “bloody and barbaric act of terrorism”. “Peaceful, innocent people […] including children, teenagers and women” were killed, he continued, adding, “I express my deepest and most sincere condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.” A national day of mourning will be observed on March 24.
“War”. In his speech, Vladimir Putin assured that “those behind these terrorists will be punished” and that they “will have no future”. On Saturday, the Kremlin announced that eleven people had been arrested, including the four suspects who carried out the attack.
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Princess Kate announces cancer diagnosis
Sylvie Claire / March 23,
After weeks of silence from the British royal family, cancer-stricken Princess Kate has announced that she has begun chemotherapy.
Princess Kate explains that it has taken them some time to explain the situation to their children George, Charlotte and Louis. She concludes her message: “But for now, I need to focus on my full recovery. I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For anyone facing this disease in any form, don’t lose faith or hide. You are not alone.
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Dragon Ball: a theme park inspired by Toriyama’s universe is coming soon!
Steph Deschamps / March 23,
The world’s first theme park inspired by the world of the famous Japanese manga and anime series Dragon Ball is to be built in a future leisure city in Saudi Arabia, the developer of this colossal project announced on Friday.
The planned opening date of this 500,000 m2 theme park was not specified, nor was its cost, as is usually the case for the Saudi kingdom’s tourism megaprojects.
Located in Qiddiya, near the capital Riyadh, the park will feature seven different zones from the Dragon Ball universe, around 30 attractions as well as hotels and restaurants, according to a press release from Qiddiya Investment Company, also issued by Japanese studio Toei Animation, producer of the franchise’s cartoons.
The death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama on March 1 at the age of 68 provoked a worldwide wave of emotion, reflecting the immense popularity of his work.
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