Apologise for 1971 war crimes, Bangladesh tells Pakistan
November 21st, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 21 (IANS) Bangladesh has sought an apology from Pakistan for war crimes committed during the 1971 war of liberation.Foreign Minister Dipu Moni sought the formal apology from Islamabad ... Read more...
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Nagaland donates Rs.1 mn to flood-hit Thailand
November 17th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Nov 17 (IANS) The tribal Nagas of Nagaland Thursday donated Rs.1 million to the flood-affected people of Thailand.
The amount was generated through a platform, 'Solidarity Concert for Thailand', organised ... Read more...
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UAE backs Pakistan for UNSC seat
October 20th, 2011 - 6:59 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) The UAE will back Pakistan's candidature for a non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council, the UAE's envoy here has said.UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Essa ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin expresses solidarity with flood victims
October 18th, 2011 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Tegucigalpa, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin expressed solidarity with the thousands of Hondurans affected by the torrential rains that have lashed the Central American country for more ... Read more...
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EU gives flood aid to Pakistan
October 18th, 2011 - 8:26 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Oct 18 (IANS) The European Union has given 6.5 million euros ($9 million) in emergency aid for the flood victims in Pakistan, a media report said Tuesday.The UN had ... Read more...
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Heavy rains, flooding batter Mexico
October 14th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Villahermosa (Mexico), Oct 14 (IANS/EFE) Roughly 75,000 people have been affected by torrential rains and swollen rivers in recent days in the Mexican state of Tabasco, officials said Thursday.Ten of ... Read more...
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EU to provide Rs.200 million for flood relief
October 13th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The European Commission (EU) will provide emergency funding of Rs.200 million for flood victims in India, an official said Thursday.The funding, channelled through the EU's ... Read more...
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UNICEF seeks $50mn for flood-hit Pakistani kids
October 13th, 2011 - 6:17 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) The UNICEF Wednesday sought $50.3 million from the international community for children affected by the recent floods in Pakistan.The UNICEF said that 2.7 million children in ... Read more...
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China to give $5 million more for Pakistan’s flood victims
October 7th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian met Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Friday and told her that the Chinese government would provide $5 million in ... Read more...
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Sania, Malik meet Zardari,offer to help flood-hit
September 30th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 30 (IANS) India's tennis star Sania Mirza and her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik have met Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and expressed their wish to play exhibition ... Read more...
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Sania, Shoaib meet Zardari
September 30th, 2011 - 4:56 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Tennis star Sania Mirza and her cricketer husband Shoaib Malik Thursday met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss launching a fund-raising campaign for the ... Read more...
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Pakistan flood affected 240,000 pregnant women
September 27th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) As many as 240,000 pregnant women and 1.36 million children were affected by the floods in Pakistan's Sindh province, an official said.Floods in Sindh province have ... Read more...
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Pakistan floods: Toll rises to 412
September 25th, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have left at least 412 people dead besides affecting over 8.2 million, the National Disaster Management Authority ... Read more...
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Dengue forces Twenty20 tournament out of Lahore to Karachi
September 21st, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board Wednesday shifted the Faysal Bank Cup Twnety20 tournament from Lahore to Karachi on the advice of President Asif Zardari following a virulent ... Read more...
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UNHCR seeks $33 mn for Pakistan flood victims
September 21st, 2011 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad/Geneva, Sep 20 (IANS/WAM) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking $33.2 million to help the flood victims in Pakistan.UNHCR said the funds will be used to provide ... Read more...
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National mobilisation needed for flood relief: Zardari
September 20th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 20 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari has said he will mobilise the entire nation for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood-hit.Devastating floods in Pakistan's Sindh province have ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants more flood money as Rs.5 bn lies unutilised
September 19th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 19 (IANS) Pakistan has appealed for international assistance following floods in Sindh province even as Rs.5 billion that it collected for flood victims last year lies unutilised, a ... Read more...
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UN appeals for $356 million to help flood-hit Pakistan
September 18th, 2011 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The United Nations Sunday launched an appeal to raise $356 million under its "Rapid Response Plan 2011" to provide emergency relief to the flood-hit areas in ... Read more...
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Hundreds evacuated in flood-hit Sindh
September 18th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Hundreds of people marooned by the floods in Pakistan's Sindh province have been evacuated even as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed the authorities ... Read more...
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Cameron offers help to Pakistan flood victims
September 17th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron called up Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to offer help to the victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged ... Read more...
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Bihar cop fires on protesting flood victims, suspended
August 26th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 26 (IANS) A police official opened fire on protesting flood victims demanding adequate relief in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. He was suspended.Hundreds of angry flood victims Thursday staged a ... Read more...
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Flood victim injured in police firing in Bihar
August 25th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 25 (IANS) A man was seriously injured when police opened fire on protesting flood victims demanding adequate relief in Bihar's Bhagalpur district Thursday, officials said.Hundreds of angry flood ... Read more...
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Flood waters enter over 1,000 Bihar villages
August 20th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) Flood waters have entered over 1,000 villages in Bihar, forcing people to abandon their homes, even as rising water levels of most rivers posed a threat ... Read more...
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12,000 evacuated due to floods in US state
June 26th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 26 (IANS/EFE) A swollen river in the US state of North Dakota has flooded nearly 4,000 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 12,000 people, officials said.The ... Read more...
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Infosys builds 279 more homes for flood-hit in Karnataka
May 27th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 27 (IANS) As part of its flood relief programme, global software major Infosys Technologies Ltd has built and handed over 279 more houses in Raichur and Yadgir ... Read more...
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Why Osama sought aid for Pakistani flood victims?
May 8th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Why did Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden appeal for global assistance when Pakistan was ravaged by floods last year? Because he was living in Pakistan!According ... Read more...
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Perry focuses charity efforts to flood victims
May 3rd, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry, who is currently touring the world, reveals she has turned her concert charity efforts towards victims of the Australia floods.Dailystar.co.uk reports that ... Read more...
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Hundreds of stranded tourists rescued in flood-hit Thailand
April 1st, 2011 - 1:05 am ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK (BNO NEWS) -- Hundreds of stranded tourists were evacuated by the Thai navy on Thursday as the death toll rose to at least 20 in the flood-hit southern Thailand provinces.
According to ... Read more...
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World Bank approves 125-mn-dollar support for Pakistan flood victims
March 31st, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 31(ANI): The World Bank has approved a 125-million-dollar credit for the Flood Emergency Cash Transfer Project designed to support the Pakistan Government's Citizen's Damage Compensation Programme (CDCP) for providing cash ... Read more...
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Australian PM fights tears, pays tribute to flood victims
February 8th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Tuesday choked back tears on the floor of federal parliament while paying tribute to the victims of the Queensland floods. Recalling the bravery ... Read more...
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Pietersen shocked, disappointed by hoax bid on Queensland flood fundraiser
January 31st, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Jan.31 (ANI): England middle-order batsman Kevin Pietersen has expressed both shock and disappointment over a cruel hoax that foiled his attempt to help flood victims in Queensland.Pietersen had offered his Ashes ... Read more...
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Brisbane ODI win would be priceless for Queensland flood victims: Watson
January 29th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Jan 29(ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reckons that a series-clinching win in Sunday's fifth ODI against England in Brisbane would prove priceless for the Queensland flood victims.Moved by the fighting spirit ... Read more...
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Pietersen’s ‘Ashes kit’ auction’s winner vanishes without trace
January 28th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide, Jan 28(ANI): England batsman Kevin Pietersen's attempt to auction off his Ashes kit to raise money for the Queensland flood victims has hit a hitch, as the online auction winner has ... Read more...
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Being called ‘Pommy bastard’ in Oz shaped my character: Prince Charles
January 27th, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 27 (ANI): While sympathising with Australia over its recent devastating floods, Prince Charles revealed his 'huge affection' for the Australians who called him a 'Pommy bastard' in his youth and ... Read more...
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Winfrey sends her ‘thoughts and prayers’ to Australian flood victims
January 21st, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): In wake of Australia's devastating floods, talk show host Oprah Winfrey has renewed calls for donations to help those affected by the disaster.The TV titan headed Australia ... Read more...
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