KATHMANDU, April 11 (Xinhua) -- As many as 745 people have lost their lives in 8,861 disasters in Nepal in one year by Friday, the authorities said. And 1,702 others have been injured and 69 remained ...

From severe hurricanes to raging wildfires and floods, our national attention has been drawn to the threat of natural disasters. People around the country are living out the terrible tale of what ...

Nigeria and the rest of Africa could better manage their catastrophic disasters through strategic risk financing and public private sector collaboration. Ken Aghoghovbia, deputy managing director /COO ...

Steve Coogan and Sir Jonathan Pryce are basically the Mario and Luigi of British acting royalty. The two have held some of the most iconic roles ever to hail from the British isles and hold six ...

“We’ve known climate change would lead to these catastrophic disasters since at least 1981,” she said. “We have had 45 years to take action. And frankly, I think further delay in finding a way to help ...

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Joliet has launched a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program with 35 residents in training to handle emergencies like fires, building collapses, and natural disasters. Volunteers are ...

And of course, the Congress, then as the opposition, questioned it. It’s time the Congress, with its very capable leaders undo its PR disasters. Otherwise, that’s what it will be remembered for. Yunus ...

(AP) — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices. The bill ...

Decorating disasters can be rife at this time of year and not only add time to your project but can also cost more to put right. Brewers Decorator Centres have some top tips to ensure your next ...

“Due to climate change, the nature, intensity and frequency of disasters are changing. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasise on ‘mitigation’ and immediate response after incidents. It is important ...

The act would provide a tax credit for homeowners who prepare their property for natural disasters. The tax credit would cover 50% of home upgrades, up to $25,000, and would be available to ...