As Sierra Leone begins a three-day national lockdown to fight the Ebola outbreak, international organizations studies the program’s financial implications.
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UN declares Ebola a threat
The United Nation Security Council unanimously adopts a resolution that calls the Ebola outbreak in Africa an international threat topeace and security.
iPhone black market surges in Hong Kong
As Apple awaits approval to sell the iPhone in China, mainland fans are snapping up the gadget as its resellers turn a tidy profit.
Black burgers introduced in Japan
Black burgers, already an internet sensation before it even went on sale, are now available to Japanese consumers.
Man kills daughter, grandchildren in Florida
A 50-year old man in Florida shot dead his daughter, then his 6 grandchildren, then killed himself.
Clinton supports Obama on ISIS
Bill Clinton, who remains popular in US, made an appearance on TV with Jon Stuart, where he showed his support to US President Barack Obama in his fight against ISIS.
Obama says Americans are united in the fight against Islamic state militants
United States President Barack Obama said that strong bipartisan support shows that Americans are united in their fight against Islamic State militants.
‘Mario’ Floods Drown Metro
TENS of thousands of people fled roof-high floods that killed four people on Friday as tropical storm “Mario” swept across the Philippines, marooning Metro Manila and forcing officials to shut government offices, financial markets and schools in the capital and nearby areas. Officials said two people died in Quezon City, one in Rizal and one in Caloocan City, and all of drowning. Deluge. Above, rescuers evacuate residents of Tumana village after the Marikina River overflowed, […]
ISIS releases video showing British journalist
The Islamic State militant group releases a video of a man identified as a British journalist posted on social media sites, promises to convey some facts.
Raging floods washed away bridge in Camarines Norte
Raging flood waters due to continuous downpour washed away a highway detour bridge in Camarines Norte.
Update from Batangas
Batangas experiences strong winds and heavy rains, with the provincial government monitoring the Calumpang River.
California experiences droughts and forest fires
In California, residents contend with an epic water drought and forest fires.
