After days of heavy rainfall, the floodwaters have receded in Beijing's suburbs, leaving extensive damage in its wake. This includes a train carrying 900 passengers that got stuck in the outskirts of the city, as well as closed scenic spots, shut down subway lines, and canceled or delayed hundreds of flights. The government has yet to release an estimate of the damage, but authorities are continuing to work to clear the debris and restore the affected areas.
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An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
Beijing was hit by record rainfall on Monday, resulting in two bodies being recovered from waterways, tens of thousands of people being evacuated from their homes, and a massive sinkhole opening outside a shopping mall. The downpour also affected the neighboring city of Tianjin and Hebei province, raising questions about what is driving the extreme weather.
This article discusses the suicide bombing that occurred in Pakistan on Sunday, killing 54 people and injuring nearly 200. The attack was targeted at a rally of a pro-Taliban cleric, and the government has vowed to hunt down those responsible. The attack has been condemned by the United Nations and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
On August 30th, a rare blue moon will appear in the night sky, closer than usual at 222,043 miles (357,344 kilometers). It will be a supermoon, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal, and is the perfect opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers alike to appreciate the beauty of the night sky.
At least 44 people were killed and nearly 200 injured in a suicide attack at a political rally in Pakistan's Bajur District on Sunday. The rally was organized by the religious political party Jamiat Ulema Islam, and was attended by supporters of the hard-line cleric and political leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The attack has been widely condemned by political leaders in the country, with the government launching an investigation and promising to bring the perpetrators to justice.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to the nonprofit organization El Roi Haiti. The U.S. State Department has confirmed that it is aware of the reports and is working with Haitian authorities and other U.S. government interagency partners to investigate the incident. El Roi Haiti has asked for prayers for the safe return of Alix and her child, which is a reminder of the dangers of living and working in the country.
On Friday, mutinous soldiers in Niger declared their leader the new head of state, raising concerns that it could hinder the nation's fight against jihadists and boost Russia's influence in West Africa. The White House National Security Council has expressed concern over the unconstitutional seizure of power, and warned that it could put at grave risk the continued security cooperation with the government of Niger. Russia has the opportunity to increase its influence in West Africa, as the international community watches to see how the situation in Niger develops.