Eight killed in landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui county as rescue operation continues
A landslide in Pengshui county in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality has killed eight people and left 34 missing, according to Chinese authorities. The slide buried homes in the area and forced a large rescue response as teams searched through debris on Friday. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated from the affected area.The landslide occurred at about 9:10am local time, or 01:10 GMT, in Pengshui county, which lies in the southeast of Chongqing near the borders of Hubei and Guizhou provinces. State media reported that 10 people had been rescued from the debris, including two who were seriously injured. More than... [Continue Reading]
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,930 as missing count remains high
The confirmed death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,930, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing, with many feared buried under rubble. The disaster, which struck almost a month ago, has left tens of thousands of people dead, wounded, displaced or still unaccounted for.Nearly 17,000 people are wounded, and 21,120 are living in shelters, according to the figures cited in the latest update. Venezuelan teams have been operating since the earthquakes struck, but displaced residents say the response has been slow. International rescue... [Continue Reading]

