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Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Turkey, some houses damaged but no casualties reported
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Turkey, some houses damaged but no casualties reported

India TV News  

Ankara: A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country's disaster management agency said, causing damage to some buildings in Tokat province, some 450 km from the capital Ankara. This comes over a year after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria last year, killing more than 59,000 people. The 7.8 magnitude …

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Averil built herself a mudbrick house with the help of her community and an off-grid economy
9 months, 1 week ago

Averil built herself a mudbrick house with the help of her community and an off-grid economy

ABC  

In the heart of the Bega Valley is Averil Fink's slice of paradise. "It didn't feel like unknown territory," Ms Fink said. "We'd moved here from Sydney and didn't know many people," Ms Andrew said. "We've had a big of young people moving to rural areas, not just here," Ms Fink said. "I'm really glad we built the house this …

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Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces on Wednesday detained and deported dozens of Afghans who were living in the country illegally, after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired, authorities said. “This action is a testament to Pakistan’s determination to repatriate any individuals residing in the country without proper documentation.” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “very concerned about this forced …

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Dozens of Afghans illegally in Pakistan detained and deported in nationwide sweeps
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens of Afghans illegally in Pakistan detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

LA Times  

Afghans wait for clearance to depart for their homeland at a deportation camp set up by authorities to facilitate illegal immigrants, in Chaman, a town on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. “This action is a testament to Pakistan’s determination to repatriate any individuals residing in the country without proper documentation.” The authorities said Wednesday’s sweeps took place in the port city of …

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9 killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan as strong earthquake strikes
1 year, 9 months ago

9 killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan as strong earthquake strikes

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices and frightening people even in remote villages. Faizi and other officials said nine people were killed when roofs collapsed in various parts of northwestern Pakistan. The powerful tremors sent many people fleeing their homes and offices in Pakistan's capital of …

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British Museum heritage initiative helps discover remains of lost palace in Iraq
1 year, 10 months ago

British Museum heritage initiative helps discover remains of lost palace in Iraq

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The significant discovery in Tello in the south of Iraq, is the result of …

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These are the world’s best villages you’ve never heard of
2 years ago

These are the world’s best villages you’ve never heard of

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The organisation’s list of 32 remote destinations aims to recognise lovely, small-scale places to visit, as well as spotlighting places …

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Pakistan floods 2022: Waters hit victims 'swiftly' and 'brutally' | DETAILS
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan floods 2022: Waters hit victims 'swiftly' and 'brutally' | DETAILS

India TV News  

Highlights Days of torrential rains had sent a massive surge of water down the nearby Swat River It broke through a reservoir that usually controls the river’s flow Floods in Pakistan caused by unprecedented heavy, unrelenting monsoon rains etc. Pakistan floods 2022 : Rubina Bibi was cooking food for her family in her mudbrick home in her village in northwest …

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Well-watered mulberry tree credited with saving home on NSW South Coast from summer bushfires
4 years, 2 months ago

Well-watered mulberry tree credited with saving home on NSW South Coast from summer bushfires

ABC  

When Brett Hawkins returned to his remote property in Upper Brogo, north of Bega, after the 2019 New Year's Eve bushfires, he never expected to find his home and one tree left unscathed among total devastation. Key points: The mudbrick home of Brett Hawkins and Wendy Wolff survived the summer bushfires alongside a mulberry tree They believed that by keeping …

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