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Flood of lawsuits expected as window opens for adult survivors to sue in New York for sexual abuse
Adult survivors of sexual abuse now can sue their abusers in New York – even if the statute…
Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains
At least six people have been killed after torrential rains caused havoc in the Dominican Republic. On Friday,…
Philippine death toll from storm Nalgae rises to 98, disaster agency says
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set on Monday to fly over flood-submerged districts to inspect the damage…
Philippines storm Nalgae kills dozens in floods and mudslides
A severe tropical storm has killed at least 45 people in the Philippines, unleashing floods and landslides in…
Displaced by devastating floods, Nigerians are forced to use floodwater despite cholera risk
Nigeria’s southern Bayelsa state is officially nicknamed the ‘glory of all lands.’ But much of it is now…
Chad declares emergency amid exceptional flooding
Chad’s military ruler, Mahamat Idriss Déby, has declared a state of emergency due to exceptional flooding affecting more…
Nigeria floods: Peter Obi halts campaigns to visit victims
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has suspended campaigns to visit victims of recent flooding in the country that…
Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million
Nigeria is suffering its worst flooding in a decade, with vast areas of farmland, infrastructure and 200,000 homes…
When Cemeteries Are Flooded, Where Do You Bury the Dead?
DADU, Pakistan — Trudging through what remained of the village’s graveyard, the man scoured the swampy, green water,…
Man found dead in flooded backyard as Australia braces for more heavy rain
A 71-year-old man was found dead in floodwaters in the backyard of his home in Rochester, Australia, on…