Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
The floods have devastated dozens of towns inland from Porto Alegre, where the downtown area remains under water.
Thu May 16 2024
Death toll from Brazil downpours rises to 46; more rain forecast
Almost 2,500 people are still displaced or homeless, the Sao Paulo state government said in a statement, adding that rescue work is ongoing.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Death toll from Brazil rains hits 40; Lula calls for safer housing
Authorities said more casualties were still expected to be reported as three dozen people remained missing.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity
Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked.
Mon Feb 20 2023
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Wed Jun 01 2022
'Christmas of our dreams' turns to nightmare as Brazil floods level homes
A family reunion turned into nightmare when dramatic floods ripped through Bahia state in northeast Brazil.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Few answers and 28 still missing three days after Brazil dams burst
Of those listed as missing late Sunday, 13 were mine workers. The intensity of the destruction, has meant a slow and laborious rescue effort.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Brazil floods kill 11 people
Floods in Brazil's southern state of Parana have killed 11 people and forced hundreds to flee their homes in a World Cup host city.
Thu Jun 12 2014
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024