The Eiffel Tower was evacuated and closed after a man dressed in black began to scale the structure.
Tag: Evacuations and Evacuees
Dam at Brazil Mine Could Burst Soon, Officials Warn
Months after a nearby dam breach at a mining site killed more than 240 people, prosecutors say another similar disaster could occur as soon as Sunday.
Their Islands Are Being Eroded. So Are Their Human Rights, They Say.
Indigenous Australians from low-lying islands in the Torres Strait argue that the government, by failing to act on climate change, has violated their fundamental right to maintain their culture.
news analysis: Why Do You Grab Your Bag When Running Off a Burning Plane?
As passengers fled a burning plane in Moscow, some stopped to get their luggage. Don’t be too quick to judge.
How Do You Save a Million People From a Cyclone? Ask a Poor State in India
Officials showed seasoned skill in evacuating a poor crowded area in Cyclone Fani’s path. “If you don’t learn from past experiences, you will drown,” one said.
Cyclone Fani Hits India: Storm Lashes Coast With Hurricane Strength
India and Bangladesh each evacuated more than a million people in anticipation of Cyclone Fani, which made landfall on Friday.
Cyclone Fani Live Updates: Powerful Storm Lashes India’s Coast
India evacuated more than a million people in anticipation of Cyclone Fani, which made landfall on Friday, with winds gusting at more than 120 miles per hour.
Cyclone Fani Strikes, Heading in the Path of Tens of Millions in India
The storm made landfall Friday morning, bringing heavy rain, storm surges and winds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
U.S. Military Pulls Out of Libyan Capital as Rival Militias Battle
Forces under the command of an aspiring strongman, Gen. Khalifa Hifter, advanced on Tripoli as rival factions attacked from the air for control of the capital, the repository of Libya’s oil revenue.
Flooding Displaces Tens of Thousands in Iran. And More Rain Is Forecast.
At least 70 people have been killed by flooding in Iran that began in mid-March and has affected much of the nation.