At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Arkansas nurse was treating mass shooting victim when she herself was killed
Instead of fleeing the store, she stopped to render aid, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Gaza's doctors were building a health system. Then came war.
Health workers killed in Gaza war included 55 highly qualified specialists who were seeking to create a healthcare system for Palestine.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Dozens reported killed in strike on Gaza school that Israel says targeted Hamas
Hamas official said 40 people including women and children were killed as they sheltered in the U.N. site.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed
Israel's military said it took steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians before the fighter jets strike.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
Israel denies strike on camp near Rafah that Gaza officials say killed 21 people
The Israeli military denied it had carried out any attacks inside the humanitarian safe zone.
Wed May 29 2024
US actor killed in Los Angeles shooting
Johnny Wactor has been shot dead when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car.
Tue May 28 2024
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
Nine killed in Mexico stage collapse at campaign event
The stage collapsed as high winds tore apart the large, concert-style structure, scattering politicians and attendees.
Thu May 23 2024
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says
An Iranian official said the helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was found completely burned.
Mon May 20 2024
Suspect in Malaysia police attack acted alone, not linked to militant group, report says
Authorities initially said the suspect, who was killed during the attack, was suspected of being a member of the Jemaah Islamiah group.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024