In Ankara on Wednesday, police used water cannons and tear gas to break of groups of protesters who had gathered on the city's central Kizilay square to protest on the day of Berkin Elvan, a 15-year-old boy who was injured last summer during a conflict between police and … [Read more...] about Thousands of Turks gather for Berkin Elvan’s funeral
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Typhoon slams into Philippines: 2 dead, thousands displaced and without power
A powerful typhoon slammed into the northeastern coast of the Philippine's main island, Luzon, on Sunday. The storm killed two people, knocked out electricity and caused nearly ten thousand people to flee their homes. Typhoon Sarika is packing sustained winds of 80 mph … [Read more...] about Typhoon slams into Philippines: 2 dead, thousands displaced and without power
Ten thousand US firefighters tackle 16 California wildfires
Wildfires that have now been raging for six days in parts of California have killed at least 40 people and destroyed some 5,700 homes, officials say. State fire services said 20 of the deaths occurred in Sonoma County, a wine-producing region. Most of the deceased … [Read more...] about Ten thousand US firefighters tackle 16 California wildfires
Thousands flee flood in Sindh province
Dozens of people, carrying plastic bottles, canisters and cans jostle at the water tank in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Karachi. Some ten thousand displaced people have been accommodated in houses. The city administration has also made a newly constructed government … [Read more...] about Thousands flee flood in Sindh province
Thousands of security forces deployed in France ahead of Euro 2016
In an effort to strengthen security before the kick off of Euro 2016, French authorities agreed on deploying an additional 1,200 military personnel to the Paris area, announced officials on Monday. "Today we are as well prepared as we can be," Paris police chief Michel Cadot … [Read more...] about Thousands of security forces deployed in France ahead of Euro 2016