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Published on Oct 15, 2019

Madagascar: Madagascar: African Development Bank launches Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme

The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Government of Madagascar and the African Risk Capacity (ARC), has launched the Africa Disaster Risks Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Madagascar. ADRiFi is intended to strengthen Madagascar’s country…

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 13, 2019

What's the difference between a typhoon, a hurricane and a cyclone?

Powerful tropical storms occur all around the world, but what they're called depends on where they form. When one of the deadliest storms ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere roared through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe in March, it was called …

Source: The New Zealand Herald
Published on Oct 13, 2019

Typhoon, Cyclone or Hurricane? Different Names for the Same Storms

When a tropical storm pummeled Japan on Saturday with gusts of up to 135 miles per hour, forcing millions to evacuate their homes, it was called Typhoon Hagibis. But the storm that carved a path of destruction across the Bahamas in September was Hurricane …

Source: International Herald Tribune
Published on Oct 10, 2019

Venkaiah Naidu departs for 5-day trip to Comoros

New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday departed for a five-day trip to the Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone with an aim to intensify India’s bilateral ties with the African continent. “VP @MVenkaiahNaidu emplanes for the first-ever high- …

Source: Siasat Daily
Published on Oct 8, 2019

Visit of Vice President to Comoros and Sierra Leone (October 10-14, 2019)

Download logo Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu will visit the Union of Comoros and Sierra Leone from 10-14 October, 2019. The Vice President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Shri Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of …

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Published on Oct 8, 2019

Demand for charcoal threatens the forest of Madagascar’s last hunter-gatherers

In the southwestern part of the country, charcoal is everywhere: sold on the side of major roads as well as next to coffee shops in remote villages. At about $1 for a sack the size of a large garbage bag, it is cheap even by Malagasy standards. But …

Source: South Africa Today
Published on Oct 4, 2019

Flood and weather warnings stay in place as 'Storm Lorenzo' heads for UK

Flood and weather warnings remained in place on Thursday as 'Storm Lorenzo' made its way towards the UK. While parts of England, Scotland and Wales got off to a cold but dry start, the Met Office warned of strong winds and rain later in the day. A …

Source: ITV Channel TV
Published on Oct 3, 2019

Madagascar: WFP Madagascar Country Brief, August 2019

In Numbers 957 mt food assistance distributed USD 344,439 distributed US$ 44.6 million drought and cyclone response one-year (August 2019 – July 2020) net funding requirements 268,235 people assisted in July 2019 Operational Updates Food security in the …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 15, 2019

T.D. #15 In Far East Atlantic – No Threat To Land

Tropical Depression #15 formed in the far east Atlantic late Monday night. This system will bring heavy rain to the Cape Verde Islands just west of the African coast. This system is no threat to the United States. It’s several thousand miles away. The next …

Source: WHNT
Published on Sep 29, 2019

Hurricane Lorenzo strengthens to Category 5 in Atlantic Ocean

Lisbon [Portugal], Sept 29 (ANI): Hurricane Lorenzo, which is currently in the central Atlantic Ocean, has strengthened to an "extremely powerful" Category 5 hurricane. "Lorenzo is now an extremely powerful category 5 hurricane. It is the …

Source: Africa News
Published on Sep 29, 2019

Lorenzo Strengthens Into Powerful Category 5 Hurricane - NHC

US 05:28 29.09.2019(updated 05:50 29.09.2019) Get short URL Lorenzo, formed on Monday in the far eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands off Africa, has become a "large and powerful" Category 5 hurricane late on Saturday, according to the …

Source: Sputnik International
Published on Sep 30, 2019

Zambia: Southern Africa: Humanitarian Key Messages, September 2019

HIGHLIGHTS The climate crisis is having devastating consequences in Southern Africa, with parts of the region experiencing their lowest rainfall since 1981 while others have endured the destruction of cyclones, pests and disease. More than 9.2 million …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 28, 2019

Race on to save crew caught in Atlantic hurricane

Sep 28, 2019 News 0 Martinique (https://www.rivieramm.com) – It is a race against time to rescue a crew of 14 on an offshore anchor handling and supply tug that ran into trouble in an Atlantic hurricane. In trouble: The Bourbon Rhode Bourbon Corp …

Source: Kaieteur News
Published on Sep 28, 2019

Karen gives up, far-off Hurricane Lorenzo still roars

As of late Friday evening, Hurricane Lorenzo had weakened over the Atlantic to a 125-mph storm after its short but notable stint as a Category 4 with 145 mph winds. After days of clinging to its tropical storm mantle, Karen has finally given up, …

Source: Gainesville Sun
Published on Sep 27, 2019

Karen gives up, far-off Hurricane Lorenzo roars

Lorenzo is upping the ante in the Central Atlantic and impressing experts who said its placement and prowess may put it in the history books. After days of clinging to its tropical storm mantle, Karen has finally given up, disintegrating into a depression …

Source: Gainesville Sun
Published on Oct 14, 2019

NHC says 70% chance of cyclone over far eastern Atlantic Ocean

(Reuters) - A low pressure system over the far eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, off the west coast of Africa, has a 70% chance of developing into a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. A tropical depression …

Source: Reuters
Published on Sep 26, 2019

Lorenzo intensifies into a Category 4 hurricane: NHC

(Reuters) - Lorenzo has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Thursday. The hurricane was located about 1,055 miles (1,695 km) west of the southernmost Cape Verde islands, with …

Source: Reuters
Published on Oct 10, 2019

UN’s Cash Crisis Can Have Serious Consequences, Staff Unions Warn

Editors' Choice, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 2019 (IPS) - The UN’s smoldering cash crisis, which has threatened staff salaries and payments to vendors, has triggered strong …

Source: International Youth Leadership Network
Published on Sep 25, 2019

Lorenzo becomes fifth Atlantic hurricane: U.S. NHC

(Reuters) - Lorenzo has strengthened into the fifth hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic season and could strengthen further into a major hurricane by Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. The hurricane was located about 640 miles …

Source: Reuters

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Published on October 18, 2019 - 11:06 GMT

HEALTH CITY JOINS IN BAHAMAS HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

CAYMAN ISLANDS, October 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cayman Islands' medical community has joined together to assist the storm-ravaged people of The Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian's assault on the islands of Abaco and Grand …

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Published on October 15, 2019 - 15:00 GMT

24/7 Water Damage Charlotte Helps Residents Prepare for the Fast-Approaching Flood Season

With the region of Charlotte being prone to flash flooding, 24/7 Water Damage Charlotte urges local residents to prepare now before it's too late. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Coastal …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 21:05 GMT

Gildan Activewear Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2019 Results and Updates 2019 Full Year Guidance

Weaker than expected imprintable demand in North America and ongoing softness in international imprintable markets negatively impacts third quarter results and full year outlook (1) Please refer to "Non-GAAP financial measures" in this press …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 20:30 GMT

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Announces results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2019

3rd Quarter 2019 Highlights: Net income of $51.6 million for the current quarter, an increase of $2.3 million, or 5 percent, over the prior year third quarter net income of $49.3 million including current period acquisition-related expenses of $2.1 million …

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Published on October 15, 2019 - 12:00 GMT

California Braces for Unprecedented Power Shutdowns as Wildfires Threaten

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly a million Californians are without power and could be in the dark for days. A forecast of hot, dry winds has elevated the threat of wildfire, causing Pacific Gas & Electric to cut power in large parts …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 13:30 GMT

American River Bankshares Announces its Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American River Bankshares (NASDAQ-GS: AMRB) announced its fourth quarter cash dividend of 7 cents per share ($0.07) payable on November 12, 2019 to shareholders of record on October 29, 2019. The cash …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 13:15 GMT

American River Bankshares Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American River Bankshares (NASDAQ-GS: AMRB) today reported net income of $1.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2019 compared to $1.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 12:00 GMT

CanWel Building Materials to Issue Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results November 7, 2019

NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia , Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (“CanWel” or “the Company”) (TSX:CWX, CWX.NT.A) is pleased to announce that it will report its …

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Published on October 18, 2019 - 11:29 GMT

CARIBBEAN HOTELS AND ASPIRING VACATIONERS UNITE TO SUPPORT NORTHERN BAHAMAS

MIAMI, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travelers wishing to support the victims of Hurricane Dorian are stepping up to the plate by seizing opportunities to travel to the Caribbean and areas of The Bahamas unaffected by the …

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Published on October 17, 2019 - 04:56 GMT

International Chefs Day to Bring Healthy Food and Smiles to Children at Clearwater’s Community Volunteer Center

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, October 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, October 22, in celebration of International Chefs’ Day, Chefs Zoltan Vajna and Barry Reid of the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will deliver a no-cost …

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Published on October 16, 2019 - 13:00 GMT

Electro Scan Inc. to Inspect Entire Wastewater Collection System of La Grange, North Carolina

Machine-Intelligent Technology to Find & Quantify Infiltration in 30-Mile Network, Replacing Less Accurate and More Subjective CCTV Inspection SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Electro Scan Inc. …

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Published on October 12, 2019 - 00:00 GMT

Scientology Churches Call for Volunteers to Help With Saddleridge Fire

Help is urgently needed to support the firefighters and emergency personnel battling the fire. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some 1,000 firefighters, 8 helicopters and fixed-wing air tankers are …

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Published on October 10, 2019 - 16:41 GMT

Foundation for a Drug-Free World pays Tribute to Artists Lost to Drugs with an Uplifting Concert

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On October 5th the Foundation for a Drug-Free World held its 4th annual “Night for a Drug-Free World” charity concert in the historic Fort Harrison. The concert was a …

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Published on October 10, 2019 - 16:14 GMT

Donated School Supplies are Sweeter than Honey to Bee’s Learning, Inc.

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, October 8, Bee’s Learning of St. Petersburg received school supplies for 40 children. The donations came from engaged citizens who attended a tea party for …

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Published on October 9, 2019 - 23:55 GMT

Help: Can It Be Contagious?

Feeling “amazing” after a Scientology assist, the director of a preschool decides to use this technology with her children and to share the help with others. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on October 9, 2019 - 07:25 GMT

ROCKWOOL Group launches Rockflow rainwater management system for urban areas

Designed to help urban areas protect people and valuable infrastructure from urban flooding caused by extreme rain events. ROCKWOOL International A/S (NASDAQ:ROCK-A.CO) HEDEHUSENE, DENMARK, October 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Damaging …

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Published on October 8, 2019 - 11:56 GMT

Animal Wellness, Florida veterinarians travel to Bahamas to help horses impacted by Hurricane Dorian

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA , BAHAMAS , October 8, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), in its latest set of actions on disaster response efforts, is providing hay to surviving horses on the island of Grand Bahama. Large …

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Published on October 3, 2019 - 18:04 GMT

“Great People Doing Great Things!”

“Such an overwhelming feeling of relief and excitement this morning to have this group of Scientology relief workers pull up in full force to help.” LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These were the …

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Published on October 3, 2019 - 06:33 GMT

Relief Day is Delivering Supplies Right to the People Who Need Them Most

With so many people in need on Grand Bahama Island, the government’s Relief Days are getting needed supplies out of the warehouses and into their hands. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once again …

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Published on October 1, 2019 - 15:54 GMT

News Update: Inslee Directs Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to Mend Its Ways on Wolf Killing

Inslee takes action after the state issues kill orders on a set of wolf packs who came into conflict with ranchers on public lands OLYMPIA , WASHINGTON, USA, October 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal …

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Published on October 1, 2019 - 07:22 GMT

Machine-Intelligent Probe From Electro Scan Inc. Outperforms High Resolution CCTV Camera In 14.5km Head-to-Head Match-Up

Findings Presented at Major International Trenchless Conference Shows Electro Scan Identified 3x More Leaks Compared to Leading High Resolution CCTV Camera FLORENCE, ITALY, October 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electro Scan Inc.'s patented …

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Published on September 28, 2019 - 16:32 GMT

SROCC AUTHORS AND ICELAND PM DISCUSS CLIMATE REPORT

No Silver Lining Without Dramatic Changes in Policy on a Global Scale NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 28, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (“IPCC”) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing …

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Published on September 28, 2019 - 16:30 GMT

Scientology Assists to Help Overcome Trauma

Simple Scientology technology called the “assist” is helping disaster victims in the Bahamas cope with their loss and look to the future. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the Scientology …

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Published on September 27, 2019 - 15:04 GMT

MICHAEL INGUI URGES ARCHITECTS TO JOIN PASSIVE HOUSE ACCELERATOR

Baxt Ingui Architects Partner Issues Call to Climate Action NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANY) held a panel discussion on historic preservation and …

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Published on September 26, 2019 - 21:36 GMT

U.S. Senate Committee Funds Cattlemen’s Mass Mustang Roundup & Incarceration to Tune of $35 Million

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2020 spending bill that includes a shocking $35 million in funding to implement a potentially catastrophic mass mustang …

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Published on September 26, 2019 - 18:46 GMT

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCIENTOLOGY VOLUNTEER MINISTER

It’s certainly not living in the lap of luxury, but Scientology Volunteer Ministers wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What’s it like being a Scientology …

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Published on September 25, 2019 - 18:14 GMT

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Steps Up Wolf Killing

The Department takes aim at Grouse Flats Pack, said to be responsible four cattle depredations in two months OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, USA, September 25, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife director Kelly …

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Published on September 24, 2019 - 17:54 GMT

ALI VELSHI PROFILES FIVE CLIMATE INITIATIVES

The Explorers Club’s Climate Week Inaugural Event Focused on Big Ideas to Fight Climate Change NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA, September 24, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Explorers Club is hosting a series of events throughout Climate Week, September …

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