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41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) JOHANNESBURG " At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young…...
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (645+ words) JOHANNESBURG " Human-caused climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods that devastated parts of southern Africa, killing more than 100 people and displacing hundreds of thousands, researchers said Thursday. A study by the World Weather Attribution, which analyzed the recent heavy…...
Severe storms and heavy rain expected Sunday and Monday
4+ day, 41+ min ago (195+ words) Severe storms and heavy rain expected Sunday and Monday'WKMG A Tornado Warning for Seminole County has expired Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Orange, Osceola and Brevard Counties "God was on his side: South Daytona officer in stable condition after…...
At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption to Nairobi
1+ week, 5+ day ago (447+ words) NAIROBI " At least 25 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. George Seda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were electrocuted....
US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse
3+ week, 1+ day ago (763+ words) HARARE " The United States has said it will wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations collapsed on a U.S.-proposed funding deal that the African nation rejected in part over a requirement to share sensitive health data. The loss of…...
Wildlife, pet experts warn of fireworks impact on animals in Lake County
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Fla. " Holidays like New Year's and Fourth of July can be stressful not just for your cats and dogs, but animal shelters and wildlife sanctuaries too. Wildlife experts at the Trout Lake Nature Preserve are urging people to…...
Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) ANTANANARIVO " Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday. Madagascar's weather service issued red alerts for several…...
India wins Women’s Cricket World Cup for first time with 52-run victory over South Africa
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (786+ words) NAVI MUMBAI " India won the Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time with a 52-run victory over South Africa on Sunday, led by brilliant all-round performances from Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma. Opening batter Verma, who was only called…...
Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (772+ words) RABAT " Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion. Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday which at one point saw fans trying to…...
11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) JOHANNESBURG " A collision involving a minibus taxi and a truck killed at least 11 people in South Africa on Thursday, a local government official and emergency services said, just over a week after a similar road crash left 14 schoolchildren dead. Thursday's…...