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LA PAZ (AFP) Dec 24, 2003 The toll from flood waters that inundated parts of central Bolivia was raised to 35 dead and 40 missing Wednesday, as rescue teams found more bodies near a major bridge that was destroyed by the floods Tuesday. Bolivia's emergency services raise flood death toll to 19 LA PAZ (AFP) Dec 24, 2003 The death toll from flood waters that struck central Bolivia on Tuesday was increased to 19 people Wednesday as rescue teams found more bodies near a major bridge that was destroyed in the floods. |
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Floods hit Turkish tourism center ANKARA (AFP) Dec 24, 2003 Heavy rains caused flooding in Turkey's Mediterranean province of Antalya, the country's main tourist region, but there were no casualties, local officials said Wednesday. Tremors rattle northeastern Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA (AFP) Dec 24, 2003 Earth tremors have shaken two towns in northeastern Ethiopia about 15 times since the weekend, seismologists said on Wednesday. Schwarzenegger declares emergency as aftershocks put California on edge LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 24, 2003 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in central California Tuesday as it was rocked by aftershocks from a powerful earthquake that killed two people and left a trail of destruction. Governor Schwarzenegger declares state of emergency in quake zone LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the region that was struck by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that killed two and left a trail of destruction. Bolivia declares emergency after floods claim at least six lives LA PAZ (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 Bolivia's government has declared an emergency after rising flood waters hit the center of the country early Tuesday causing at least six deaths and widespread material damage to houses, roads and a bridge, officials said. Aftershocks put California on edge after deadly quake LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 Central California was Tuesday shaken by strong aftershocks and fears of more seismic chaos a day after a powerful earthquake crumpled a building and killed at least two people. |
Deep freeze will cost lives in Britain, experts warn LONDON (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 Prolonged freezing cold could cost the lives of as many as 50,000 vulnerable people in Britain this winter, mainly due to damp and cold housing, experts warned Tuesday. US brings in relief goods, funds for Philippine landslide victims MANILA (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 The United States said Tuesday it was providing 2.7 million pesos (about 49,000 dollars) as well as relief goods to victims of floods and landslides in the central and southern Philippines which have left more than 300 people dead or missing. Two killed as deadly 6.5 earthquake hits California LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 At least two people were killed Monday when a severe earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook central California, destroying one building and damaging scores of others. Two dead as building collapses in California quake LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 23, 2003 Two people were killed when an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook the California town of Paso Robles on Monday, demolishing an historic building, police said. At least three killed as severe 6.5 earthquake hits California LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 22, 2003 A severe earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit central California on Monday, sending at least one building crashing to the ground and killing three people, authorities said. Three dead, victims trapped as building collapses in California quake LOS ANGELES (AFP) Dec 22, 2003 At least three people were killed when an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook the California town of Paso Robles, demolishing at least one building, authorities said. |
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