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Month: June 2024

Atlanta mayor declares state of emergency following water main breaks, hospital that moved patients resumes normal operations

By Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, Ashley R. Williams, Sara Smart, Raja Razek and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta’s mayor has declared a state of emergency following a massive water main break that left parts of the city’s downtown district without water and prompted a major hospital to transfer patients elsewhere. The significant disruption to water service

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La Pine man dies in overnight fire that destroyed home, prompted evacuations; brother escapes; no foul play seen

A La Pine man died in an overnight fire that destroyed his home and spread to nearby structures and vehicles, prompting explosions and the evacuation of neighbors as firefighters from five agencies battled the blaze. His brother awakened to the flames and escaped uninjured, but a dog also perished in the fire. Investigators said the fire’s cause “was not criminal in nature.”

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Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice. President Gabriel Boric said in a speech to lawmakers Saturday that he was appalled by the humanitarian devastation in Gaza, especially against women and children. He accused the Israeli

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Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma is threatening legal action to stop the announcement of the country’s election results scheduled for Sunday. He wants authorities to first address allegations of vote-rigging that his political party has made. Zuma spoke Saturday after his party announced that it was

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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says member countries approved new steps to boost global preparedness for pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox and better respond to dangerous outbreaks. WHO said Saturday that countries agreed to amend the International Health Regulations such as by defining a “pandemic emergency” and helping developing countries better access financing

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