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350 volunteer groups, Iraq, France, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UNHCR helping flood victims in Iran

April 12, 2019 Iraqi people sent over 30 billion rials in cash and 119 light and heavy vehicles laden with popular relief aid to the flood-hit areas in Iran.

World Bank says Cyclone Idai damages reached $2 billion

April 12, 2019 Cyclone Idai which cut a deadly swathe through Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe last month, is expected to cost the three countries more than $2 billion (1.77 billion euros), the World Bank said.

Pope Francis sends 100,000 euros to Iran flood victims

April 12, 2019 Pope Francis on Friday sent some 100,000 euros to the victims of floods in Iran to meet their immediate needs.

IOM launches appeal for $3.15 million to assist Malawi victims of Cyclone Idai

April 12, 2019 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is asking international humanitarian donors for USD 3.15 million to help the people of Malawi impacted by Cyclone Idai last month.

Korean Air flight makes emergency landing after 'bird strike'

April 12, 2019 A domestic Korean Air flight was forced to return to Seoul\'s Gimpo Airport after airline officials said a \"bird strike\" caused engine problems.

Iraq replaces U.S. tanks with Russian T-90s

April 12, 2019 Iraq began to replace its endowment of American tanks Abrams M1A1 by the Russian T-90s, confirmed Thursday the commander of the Army\'\'s Ninth Armored Division, Major General Walid Jalifa.

Nicaragua prepares for high intensity earthquake

April 12, 2019 Nicaragua is preparing Thursday to face the effects of a major earthquake as part of the first National Multi-threats Exercise of the year, which also includes actions against volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

Large haul of powerful, dangerous drugs sold online to Australians

April 12, 2019 Australians have access to mass amounts of potent drugs online, equivalent to \"billions of doses\" every day, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).

British Columbia funding restoration of Nanaimo coal mine

April 12, 2019 A piece of Vancouver Island’s coal mining history will be brought back to life through a $1.4-million contribution from the British Columbia government.

F-35A fighter sent no distress call before crashing in Pacific: ASDF

April 12, 2019 The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) said on Thursday that the F-35A fighter jet that crashed in the Pacific on Tuesday did not send an emergency call.

Indonesia commissions locally-assembled submarine

April 12, 2019 Indonesia Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu commissioned a submarine assembled by the nation\'s dockyard under a contract with South Korea on Thursday, completing the collaboration that builds three submarines for Indonesia.

7 dead, 4 missing after floods in Shenzhen

April 12, 2019 The death toll has risen to seven after sudden strong rainfall triggered floods in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Thursday night, local authorities said Friday.