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Deadly storms and flooding tore through the Midwest and South over the holidays, leaving widespread destruction and displacement in their wake. The severity of the disaster is far from over, with historic flooding expected to continue into early next week in Missouri, where a State of Emergency has been declared.
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Actor Michael Sheen has triggered a lively online discussion after voicing his opinion on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, criticizing calls to divert foreign aid to help UK flood victims. Sheen, guest editor on the show, argued that diverting funds from foreign aid would be a "false
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As I sit in a flood-ravaged market town, surrounded by customers with despair etched on their faces, it is hard to ignore the stark contrast between the UK's foreign aid efforts and the struggles of its own people. The proposed plan to protect Kendal from flooding was scrapped
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In a testament to human kindness and community spirit, PC Claire McNaney, a Durham police officer, has selflessly embarked on a journey to provide aid to those affected by the devastating floods in Cumbria. With a van stacked high with essential items donated by colleagues and the public, PC McNaney
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As Chennai's unprecedented floodwaters continue to pose a significant threat, the city's residents are receiving invaluable support from corporate giants and banks. In response to the devastating floods, numerous companies and financial institutions have pledged substantial contributions and implemented various initiatives to alleviate the suffering of
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Punjab National Bank demonstrated its commitment to supporting the community in times of need by quickly responding to the flood situation in Chennai. Despite challenges from water logging, the bank ensured that its 81 branches and 82 ATMs were operational, providing much-needed services to its customers. The bank's
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The Nepalese government has taken a compassionate measure to support migrant workers affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the country on April 25. As per the Foreign Employment Act 2007, families of migrant workers who have lost loved ones in the disaster will have their two-way airfare costs borne
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A team of researchers from Colorado State University's Feed the Future Innovation Lab leapt into action after the devastating earthquake in Nepal, rallying friends and family to raise funds and deliver essential supplies to affected villages. Led by Tarendra Lakhankar, Ph.D., Jeeban Panthi, and others, the team
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A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed over 7,000 people in Nepal has left poor rural communities devastated, making them vulnerable to human traffickers who target young women and girls to supply a network of brothels across south Asia. The UN and local NGOs estimate that 12,000 to
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Aid organizations and Western governments are criticizing the Nepalese government for imposing standard customs inspections and procedures on relief supplies for earthquake victims, exacerbating a bottleneck that has left essential goods stranded in warehouses and at airports. The United Nations resident coordinator, Jamie McGoldrick, described the situation as "heavy&
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Verizon, a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services, has called on its employees and customers to join in assisting the victims of a devastating earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on April 25. The Verizon Foundation will match employees' donations of
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Facebook's Safety Check feature has been activated to help users stranded in Nepal and other affected areas following a massive earthquake that struck the region on Saturday. The feature is a simple way for users to let their worried family and friends know that they are safe. "
