Istanbul governor: flooding death toll rises to 20ISTANBUL — Istanbul’s governor says the death toll from flooding in the city has risen to 20. Flash floods immerse Istanbul highway; 14 reportedly killed; dozens strandedISTANBUL — Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul highway and surrounding areas on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles or on rooftops, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. Flash floods immerse Istanbul highway; 11 reportedly killed; dozens strandedISTANBUL, Turkey — Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 11 people and stranding dozens of vehicles, reports said. 8 killed, 3 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed eight people and left swaths of land in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. 6 killed, 3 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed six people and left swaths of lands in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. 6 killed, 1 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed six people and left swaths of lands in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. Toll from Indonesian earthquake climbs to 64 as hope fades for dozens missing in landslideJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescue workers pulled several bodies from the rubble of a giant landslide Friday, lifting the death toll from a powerful earthquake to 64. Dozens more people were still missing, feared dead. Jimena weakens to tropical storm as it plows over Mexico’s Baja CaliforniaLOS CABOS, Mexico — A once-dangerous and powerful Hurricane Jimena mellowed into a soggy, drifting tropical storm Thursday, bringing much needed rain to Mexico’s drought-stricken Baja California peninsula. Hurricane Jimena weakens to tropical storm as it plows over Baja CaliforniaLOS CABOS, Mexico — Hurricane Jimena weakened into a tropical storm Wednesday as it plowed over Baja California, tearing off roofs, knocking down power poles and bringing welcome rainfall to a drought-stricken state. Strong Indonesian earthquake kills 44, leaves dozens missingCIKANGKARENG, Indonesia — At least 44 people were killed and dozens were missing after a strong earthquake rocked southern Indonesia, unleashing mudslides that buried villagers in their homes, disaster management officials said Thursday. Powerful Indonesian earthquake kills at least 33, landslide from the temblor buries dozensJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesians ran screaming out of buildings when a major earthquake rocked the country Wednesday, killing more than 30 people and unleashing a mass of rock and mud that buried villagers alive in their homes. Humidity, calm wind aid crews battling wildfire north of LA, but battle far from overLOS ANGELES — Firefighters made dramatic gains early Wednesday on a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles, buoyed by lower temperatures and higher humidity. Hurricane Jimena weakens to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific off Mexico’s coastMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 2 storm as it bears down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Hurricane Jimena brushes past southern Baja’s resorts, takes aim at desert coastline to northLOS CABOS, Mexico — Hurricane Jimena plowed over Baja California on Wednesday, tearing off roofs, knocking down power poles and bringing welcome rainfall to a drought-stricken state. Mexico struggles to evacuate thousands as fierce Hurricane Jimena lashes Baja CaliforniaLOS CABOS, Mexico — Heavy winds, battering waves and intense rain pummeled residents and tourists in this vacation resort as dangerous Hurricane Jimena, one of the largest hurricanes this year, raked Baja California’s southern coast late Tuesday. Wildfire costs straining Calif. firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger seeks federal helpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state. Wildfire costs straining California firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger asks for federal helpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state. Free swine flu shots for NYC schoolchildren is part of city’s plan to fight virusNEW YORK — All New York City schoolchildren can get free swine flu shots under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to contain the virus this fall and winter. Obama marks Katrina anniversary by pledging that turf wars, red tape won’t stall recoveryOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama marked the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday by pledging to make sure that turf wars and red tape don’t slow the pace of the continuing recovery. Honduras’ interim government offers plan to allow Zelaya to return, though not as presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader offered to resign and back exiled President Manuel Zelaya’s return home, provided the ousted leader gives up his claim to the presidency, according to a plan made public Thursday. PROMISES, PROMISES: After pledging change, Obama team wins early praise for Katrina workWASHINGTON — As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama pledged to right the wrongs he said bogged down efforts to rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Seven months into the job, he’s earning high praise from some unlikely places. Northern Trust buys back warrants for $87 million to exit TARPCHICAGO — Northern Trust Corp. said Wednesday it repurchased for $87 million a stock-purchase warrant issued to the federal government last fall, completing the final step to exit the Treasury Department’s bank rescue program. The new New Orleans: As city marks 4 years since Katrina, its current boom looks precariousNEW ORLEANS — Shelia Phillips doesn’t see the New Orleans that Mayor Ray Nagin talks about, the one on its way to having just as many people and a more diverse economy than it did before Hurricane Katrina. How could she? Kenya’s rural drought hurts the big city: power cuts, high food prices create urban despairNAIROBI, Kenya — Crops have shriveled, hundreds of cattle are dead and the World Food Program said 3.8 million Kenyans need emergency food aid because of a prolonged drought, which is even causing electrical blackouts in the capital. Bill downgraded to tropical storm after being blamed for at least 2 deaths on East CoastPORTLAND, Maine — The remnants of Hurricane Bill moved out into the Atlantic, forecasters said Monday, a day after the storm’s powerful winds churned up waves that were blamed in the deaths of at least two people on the East Coast. Hurricane Bill moves north, weakens after being blamed for at least 2 East Coast deathsPORTLAND, Maine — Hurricane Bill was hundreds of miles from shore and weakening as East Coast wave watchers and surfers came out to meet the storm, but it still was blamed in two deaths. Hurricane Bill blamed in death of girl in Maine swept to sea by large wave, Florida swimmerPORTLAND, Maine — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept a group of surf-watchers into the sea at a Maine park Sunday, including a 7-year-old girl who died after the Coast Guard pulled her from the churning waters. Wave from Hurricane Bill sweeps people out to sea at Maine national park; search under wayEDGARTOWN, Mass. — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept spectators out to sea at a Maine park Sunday as the storm-churned surf attracted onlookers and daredevils along the Eastern Seaboard. After a year of crisis and criticism, Bernanke gains support for reappointment as Fed chiefWASHINGTON — Last year, as the gravest financial crisis since the Great Depression shook the banking system, Ben Bernanke seemed nearly as beleaguered as the institutions themselves. Taiwan begins 3-day mourning period to remember typhoon victimsTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan began a three-day mourning period to remember the victims of Typhoon Morakot on Saturday, two weeks after the island’s worst weather disaster in 50 years devastated its mountainous south. |
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