Body bags and emergency surgery kits arrive in Libya Body bags have arrived in Libya donated by the World Health Organisation, after it urged the government to cease mass burials. Yesterday, the WHO called for better-managed burials in well-demarcated and documented individual graves to prevent long-lasting mental distress for family members. A total of 29 … Continue reading WHO sends body bags and emergency surgery kits to Libya
At least 20% of eastern city dead or missing - after government 'ignored warnings' Scientists warned the Libyan government over flash floods but they refused to evacuate civilians, according to Sky News Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir. Instead, at least 20% of Derna's population is now dead or missing. Generational homes in the "incredibly tight-knit community", where dozens … Continue reading More than 20 percent of city dead or missing, Libyan govt ignored warnings
Sparse international aid despite 'enormous challenges' This disaster would have challenged a "really rich, fully functioning" country, says Alex Crawford of Sky News. "So the challenges here are enormous", she says, given how many problems Libya was already facing. Among them are two opposing governments in the east and west, the legacy of a NATO military … Continue reading Libya devastated and neglected
'Hundreds' of bodies found in bay - reports Hundreds of dead bodies have been found on a Derna beach, a Maltese rescue team has said. The team's leader, Natalino Bezzina, told the Times of Malta there were approximately 400 people. A four-person rescue crew made the discovery on Friday after finding seven bodies, including three … Continue reading Libya Disaster: Firefighters dig for girl, 2, and pregnant mum
A huge package of medical supplies - including body bags - has arrived in flood-hit Libya as aid workers urge authorities to stop burying victims in mass graves. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said 29 metric tonnes of health supplies - enough to reach almost 250,000 people - had landed in Benghazi. The supplies, which … Continue reading Huge aid package including body bags arrives Libya amid fears over mass burials
The body of an ex-British soldier missing in Ukraine has been found by authorities in the country, according to UK police. Former paratrooper Daniel Burke, 36, from south Manchester, was reported missing by his family on 16 August. The 36-year-old had fought with Kurdish anti-Islamic State fighters in Syria He disappeared from his flat in … Continue reading Body of missing ex-British soldier Daniel Burke found in Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during 28th Mukhtars (local administrators) meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on October 19, 2016. / AFP / ADEM ALTAN (Photo credit should read ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty Images) Türkiye and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are "working hard" to revive the Black Sea grain deal, said White House … Continue reading Turkey, UN chief ‘working hard’ to revive Black Sea grain deal: US
Here's a rundown of all the news you need to start your Saturday, including Israel's intervention in the protest near the fence separating Gaza and Israel, the French ambassador in Niger taken hostage, and flood-hit Libya's displaced residents. TOP STORIES 12 wounded in Israeli army response to Gaza border protest Twelve people, including an … Continue reading Global news update
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that kings usually bow down for him indoors whenever he meets them. Obasanjo noted that he usually prostrates for traditional rulers in public, but they bow down for him indoors. The former president made these declarations on Friday, during the commissioning of the Iseyin campus of Ladoke Akintola University … Continue reading King bow down for me indoors, I prostrate for them openly – Obasanjo
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has tipped Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham to go on and win at least three Ballon d’Or awards in his career. Ferdinand believes the midfielder has the ability and mentality required to win the individual accolade. Bellingham has enjoyed a stunning start to life at Madrid after joining them this … Continue reading Rio Ferdinand names England player set to win ‘at least three Ballon d’Ors’
Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels.com The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are … Continue reading Testicular Cancer: Everything you need to know
At Manchester United, the storm clouds are gathering. The so-called Theatre of Dreams is now the home of something that resembles a soap opera. The post-Sir Alex Ferguson era has been grim to watch. Not even top managers like Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho were able to salvage the rot. Pretenders like David Moyes … Continue reading Manchester United: The Untold Pains
Good afternoon from Meziesblog! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, replacing Folashodun Shonubi who has headed the bank in acting capacity since the President suspended Godwin Emefiele. The Special Adviser to the President, (Media & … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today 16/09/2023
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked his Commissioner for Land, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, and another aide. The Commissioner for Land, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, was recorded in a viral video making alleged threatening remarks concerning the final verdict of the election petitions tribunal. He was reported to have said, “We will … Continue reading Kano governor sacks commissioner, aide over death threats to tribunal judges
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