Marburg virus outbreak kills five in Africa, UN
So far five people have died in Tanzania due to the Marburg virus. Photo: File Tanzania: Africa has seen a resurgence of viruses like Ebola. So far, 8 people have…
Cyclone kills 60, injures 90 in Malawi and Mozambique
More than 60 people have been killed and 90 injured by cyclones in the African countries of Malawi and Mozambique, with officials warning that the death toll may rise. On…
Fire at Indonesian oil depot engulfs town, kills 18
35 people were also injured in a fire at an oil depot in Indonesia; Photo: AFP Jakarta: A fire broke out suddenly in an oil depot in a residential area…
India-made cough syrup kills children, US agency reports
File photo The deaths of dozens of children in Gambia have been linked to allegedly poisoned cough syrup manufactured in India. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in…
Fire at government fuel storage station kills 17
At least 17 people were killed in a fire at a fuel storage station of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina. According to a foreign news agency, a fire broke out…
Migrant boat crash kills 46
Rome: Dozens of foreigners lost their lives when a migrant boat sank in Italy, the boat was carrying more passengers. According to the details, those who came from Libya in…
Unknown disease kills in Equatorial Guinea, people fear
Malabo: Deaths from an unknown disease have started in the African country of Equatorial Guinea, causing panic among people. According to foreign media reports, a new disease has struck Africa,…
Severe cold wave kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan
At least 150 people and tens of thousands of cattle have died due to freezing temperatures across Afghanistan, as Afghans reel from a spell of cold weather amid a humanitarian…