Death Toll
Sierra Leone mudslides death toll now above 400, UN says
World
August 18, 2017
Sierra Leone mudslides death toll now above 400, UN says
More than 400 bodies have been pulled from the debris of Sierra Leone’s mudslides as burials and recovery efforts pressed…
Families wait in rain to ID lost loved ones in Sierra Leone
World
August 17, 2017
Families wait in rain to ID lost loved ones in Sierra Leone
Hawa Stevens spoke through tears of the 28 family members she lost after surging mudslides and floodwaters swept through Sierra…
More than 300 dead, 600 missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
World
August 16, 2017
More than 300 dead, 600 missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
Fatmata Kamara had just stepped outside her house before dawn Monday when she saw the muddy hillside collapsing above her.…
The Latest: 600 estimated missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
World
August 15, 2017
The Latest: 600 estimated missing in Sierra Leone mudslides
The Red Cross estimates that 600 people are still missing as the death toll from massive mudslides in Sierra Leone’s…
Monsoon flooding kills at least 160 across South Asia
Weather
August 14, 2017
Monsoon flooding kills at least 160 across South Asia
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others…
Death toll rises amid Kenya’s rioting over disputed vote
World
August 13, 2017
Death toll rises amid Kenya’s rioting over disputed vote
In an escalation of Kenya’s deadly election violence, police on Saturday fired live ammunition at rioters and used tear gas…
Alexandria train accident death toll rises to 42
Egypt
August 12, 2017
Alexandria train accident death toll rises to 42
The death toll from an Alexandria train collision has reached 42, said Sherif Wadei, advisor to the Minister of Health. He…
Pakistani police say the death toll has risen to 22 in suicide bombing
Middle East
July 24, 2017
Pakistani police say the death toll has risen to 22 in suicide bombing
Update: Pakistani police say the death toll has risen to 22 in suicide bombing attack in eastern city of Lahore.…
Death toll from Tanta church bombing rises to 30
Egypt
May 29, 2017
Death toll from Tanta church bombing rises to 30
Tanta’ St. George’s Church on Monday announced the death of the 30th victim of the church bombing which took place…