A prohibition on contact between unrelated women and men meant many women’s wounds went untended and some were left trapped under rubble after a deadly earthquake, witnesses said.
Tag: Rescues
Portugal Searches for Cause of Lisbon Funicular Crash as Death Toll Rises
The crash, at a popular tourist site, killed at least 16 people. The authorities were working to identify the victims, who included an American citizen.
Searching the Rubble After Afghanistan’s Deadly Earthquake
Hundreds of people were killed and at least 2,500 others were injured in a difficult to reach mountainous region. Officials warned many more people may still be awaiting rescue.
At Least 70 Drown Off Mauritania After Boat Capsizes
Around 150 people boarded a boat in Gambia that was thought to have been headed for Europe. The boat capsized after traveling about 380 miles.
Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens on Pilgrimage Route in Kashmir
Rescue workers pulled bodies from the debris after rain sent boulders and mud crashing down.
Israel Links Deadly Hospital Attack in Gaza to Hamas Surveillance Camera
The Israeli military said, without providing evidence, that its initial inquiry found that militants had placed an observation camera in the area. It said the attack killed six militants.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
Once a Source of Life and Renewal, Monsoon Brings Death to Pakistan
With villages swept away and Pakistan’s largest city assailed by monsoon floods, climate change has brought a catastrophic new normal to the country.
A Pakistani Village Devastated by Flooding: ‘Like Death Visited Every Home’
At least 660 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since monsoon season began in late June, and 935 more have been injured.