Tag: Building collapses
Gaza children bearing the brunt in Israel-Hamas conflict
GAZA CITY, Gaza — Suzy Ishkontana hardly speaks or eats. It’s been two days since the 7-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble of...
18 months after collapse, a New Orleans street reopens
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans officials marked the return of two-way traffic to a major New Orleans thoroughfare Wednesday, more than 18 months after...
Floor collapses during huge party near University of Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. — At least 25 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a massive party at a two-story house near the University...
Poland plans pensions for dogs, horses in state employment
WARSAW, Poland — They locate survivors in collapsed buildings, track down fugitives, foil drugs and explosives smugglers and help control rowdy crowds. All in...
Building collapses in Egypt’s capital killing 5, injuring 24
CAIRO — A nine-story apartment building collapsed in the Egyptian capital early Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring about two dozen others,...
At least 10 dead in bombing at restaurant in Somali capital
MOGADISHU. Somalia — A car packed with explosives rammed into a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital on Friday night, and police said at least...
Death toll in bombing in Somalia’s capital rises to 20
NAIROBI, Kenya — The death toll has risen to at least 20 after a vehicle packed with explosives rammed into a popular restaurant in...
10 years after Christchurch quake, survivors share stories
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — One woman channeled her anger to ensure buildings are safer. Others have found peace after heartbreaking losses. Ten years after...
