Hopes fade for girl buried in Indian garbage dump
Neha Vasava was on top of a mountain at Ahmedabad's biggest rubbish dump where she and her family eke out a living when it collapsed.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain
They were meant to carry used mattresses, carpets and rugs, but had also contained hospital waste.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Deadly garbage landslide in Sri Lanka
Hopes fade for the survival of residents trapped under the mud and debris of a landslide at a giant rubbish dump in Colombo.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Many feared buried as hopes dim after Sri Lanka garbage dump landslide
Police say the known death toll from the disaster has risen to 26 and emergency workers are to resume their search on Monday after halting late on Sunday night.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Sri Lanka rubbish dump landslide death toll rises to 16
A rubbish dump landslide in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo killed at least 16 and injured over a dozen, military spokesman and hospital officials said on Saturday.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Sri Lanka rubbish dump landslide kills six, engulfs dozens of houses
Fire fighters fought to extinguish a fire at the top of the estimated 91 metre rubbish dump which had collapsed after the flames engulfed it.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Body of newborn with umbilical cord intact found in rubbish dump
The baby's remains, wrapped in newspapers and batik cloth, was found by a retired civil servant, Mahmud Manaf, 80, who was looking for trash to recycle at approximately 11.30am.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Action to be taken against quaters responsible for rubbish dumping at MRR2
Urban Wellbeing, Housing and local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan, said immediate action had been taken the clear the rubbish.
Sat Dec 21 2013
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025