170,000 evacuated as Typhoon Ketsana approaches Vietnam’s central coastHANOI, Vietnam — Authorities in Vietnam have evacuated 170,000 people as Typhoon Ketsana bears down on the country’s central coast. Philippine toll of dead, missing rises to 284 as new storms brew in PacificMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday, pushing the toll from flooding in the northern Philippines to more than 284 dead or missing, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts. Recent rains cast unexpected dark cloud over some of Ky. burley tobacco cropLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Recent heavy rains in Kentucky have delivered a late-season setback to some tobacco farmers as their leaf ripens, dampening hopes for a bumper crop. Philippine flood victims seek aid at presidential palace; death toll at 246 as new storm loomsMANILA, Philippines — Flood victims trudged through ankle-deep sludge to crowded relief centers in the Philippines, as the death toll rose to 246 from waters that submerged the homes of more than 2 million people. French military: 3 French soldiers killed in storm in AfghanistanPARIS — Officials in France say three French soldiers have been killed in a violent storm in northeastern Afghanistan. Philippine storm leaves 86 dead, 32 missing, as rescue effort intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos tried to rebuild their lives Monday after saving little more than the clothes they wore in a tropical storm and the capital’s worst flooding in more than four decades. At least 86 people were dead and 32 missing. Philippine storm death toll reaches 100, with 32 missing as massive cleanup startsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled the dead from swollen rivers Monday and thousands were without drinking water, food and power as the death toll from the worst flooding in the northern Philippines in more than four decades climbed to 100. Massive flooding leaves 140 dead in Philippines; Government appeals for international helpMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has appealed for international help after massive flooding set off by a tropical storm at the weekend left at least 140 dead. Sri Lanka military says it foils escape bid by war refugees, wounds 2COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan soldiers fired on a group of war refugees trying to flee a camp in the north of the island, wounding two, the military said Sunday. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 240; eyes turn to new storms in PacificMANILA, Philippines — The toll from floods in the northern Philippines rose to at least 284 dead or missing Tuesday as bedraggled victims queued up for aid and Typhoon Ketsana roared into Vietnam. Typhoon Ketsana kills more than 300 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippine capital. 3 French soldiers killed in Afghan storm; another dies in road accidentPARIS — Three French soldiers were killed Sunday in a violent storm in northeastern Afghanistan, while another was killed when an armored vehicle fell into a ravine, French officials said. Officials say the death toll in Philippines flooding climbs to 240MANILA, Philippines — Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people, with 37 others missing. Southern California wildfires staying tame despite high heat; dangerous weather persistsMOORPARK, Calif. — All but the most remote sections of a pair of major Southern California wildfires were contained Saturday, but officials warned that dangerous fire weather would persist through the weekend. Police say 29 people die after 2 boats capsize in flooded rivers during Indian festivalPATNA, India — Two boats capsized in flooded rivers in eastern India’s Bihar state during a major Hindu festival, killing at least 29 people and leaving around 22 missing, police said Tuesday. Philippine storm leaves 106 dead and missing; rescue effort intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers plucked bodies from muddy floodwaters and saved drenched survivors from rooftops Sunday after a tropical storm tore through the northern Philippines and left at least 106 people dead and missing. Philippine flood victims seek aid in the palace and overseas; death toll hits 246MANILA, Philippines — Flood victims trudged through ankle-deep sludge to crowded relief centers in the Philippines on Tuesday, as the death toll rose to 246 from water that inundated the homes of nearly 2 million people. Fog and SWAT teams settle on downtown Beijing ahead of massive military paradeBEIJING — China’s capital was wrapped in tight security and thick fog Wednesday as police blocked off Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other popular tourist landmarks ahead of a massive parade marking 60 years of communist rule. Police say 27 people die after 2 boats capsize in flooded rivers during Indian festivalPATNA, India — Two boats capsized in flooded rivers in eastern India’s Bihar state during a major Hindu festival, killing at least 27 people and leaving around 24 missing, police said Tuesday. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 140, leave scores missing; new storm brewsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 140 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns. Philippine storm leaves 75 dead and missing as rescue intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers plucked bodies from muddy floodwaters and scrambled to save drenched survivors on rooftops Sunday after a tropical storm tore through the northern Philippines and left 75 people dead or missing in the region’s worst flooding in more than four decades. Philippine storm toll rises to 140 dead, scores missing; government seeks international helpMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has appealed for international help after massive flooding set off by a tropical storm at the weekend left at least 140 dead. Typhoon Ketsana kills almost 300 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippines capital. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 240, leave scores missing; new storm brewsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 240 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns. Seattle suburbs face devastating flooding during autumn rainy season because of leaky damKENT, Wash. — For nearly 25 years Kathy Gladden has lived about 100 feet from the Green River, a normally placid stream that meanders past the many homes, offices, warehouses and shopping malls that blanket the area. At least 23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam after deadly path in PhilippinesHANOI, Vietnam — Typhoon Ketsana roared into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people as it brought flooding and winds of up to 90 mph (144 kph), disaster officials said. Some 170,000 were evacuated from its path. Obama announces mid-October visit to Gulf Coast, his first to areas hit by Hurricane KatrinaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he’ll visit the Hurricane Katrina-damaged Gulf Coast by mid-October. Philippine storm death toll reaches 100, as soldiers press rescue effortsMANILA, Philippines — Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding that hit the Philippine capital and nearby provinces has reached 100. Reality star: Filipino actor rides to the rescue of actress trapped on rooftop in raging stormMANILA, Philippines — A popular Philippine actress cried out for help from a rooftop as a tropical storm roared and floodwaters rose menacingly. Then an actor emerged from nowhere on a speedboat and swept her to safety. Philippine storm leaves 72 dead and missing as rescue intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers stepped up their efforts in the northern Philippines on Sunday as the skies started to clear a day after a tropical storm tore through and left more than 70 people killed or missing in the worst flooding in more than four decades. |
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