![Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
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Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods
Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes as heavy rain caused flooding in southern Germany.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide
The exact number of dead under almost two storeys of debris and mud still unknown but ranging from hundreds to thousands.
Thu May 30 2024
![Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23 Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716955624_stonequarrycollap.jpg)
Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23
Rescue workers used heavy-duty excavators to cut through stone slabs while battling heavy rain and loose soil at the site.
Wed May 29 2024
![UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716787067_tbaftermathlandsli.jpg)
UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG
Heavy equipment required for the rescue had yet to reach the village, as the main road remained cut off and only accessible via helicopter.
Mon May 27 2024
![Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
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
![Body of final victim of US' Baltimore bridge collapse found Body of final victim of US' Baltimore bridge collapse found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711492248_FrancisScottKeyBr.jpg)
Body of final victim of US' Baltimore bridge collapse found
Rescue authorities at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore said the body of the sixth and final victim has been found.
Wed May 08 2024
![Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714453111_Filipinowomenjpg.jpg)
Police rescue four human trafficking victims in Labuan
Police said the victims were allegedly forced to work in nightspots on this duty-free island.
Tue Apr 30 2024
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Soccer - Fernandes digs Man Utd out of hole in win over Sheff Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side's rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Plane crashes into river in Alaska Plane crashes into river in Alaska](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713925199_TBplanecrashjpg.jpg)
Plane crashes into river in Alaska
First responders were conducting an "active rescue" after the plane crashed in the area of the Tanana River in Fairbanks.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Few hopes of finding survivors at Italy hydro plant as search continues Few hopes of finding survivors at Italy hydro plant as search continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712747126_Enelhydroelectricp.jpg)
Few hopes of finding survivors at Italy hydro plant as search continues
Rescuers searched for four people missing in an area of the power plant where water was rising rapidly.
Wed Apr 10 2024
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Fire in packed Hong Kong building kills fivedozens in hospital
People inside the 16-storey building waved towels at windows to signal for rescue.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Taiwan quake: Search and rescue efforts continue to find six still missing Taiwan quake: Search and rescue efforts continue to find six still missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712240924_Tarokonationalpark.jpg)
Taiwan quake: Search and rescue efforts continue to find six still missing
The temblor resulted in at least 13 fatalities and 1,145 people injured with six still missing, according to the CEOC.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12 Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712312737_Hualienearthquake.jpg)
Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12
Rocks were still tumbling down nearby slopes as the group left, while some of those stranded were brought to safety.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712222385_Taiwan.jpg)
Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills
Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024