Image copyright Getty Images Image caption About 70,000 Bahamas residents are in immediate need of food and shelter, the UN says The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas will be “staggering”, the country’s government has warned as aid efforts are being stepped up. The official death toll stands at 23, but is expected […]
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Media captionResidents in the Bahamas say ‘it’s total devastation’ Hurricane Dorian is expected to bring a “life-threatening storm surge” up the US east coast after causing widespread destruction in the Bahamas. Residents from Florida all the way up to Virginia are warned to listen to emergency advice as the category two hurricane slowly moves north. […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Prime Minister Hubert Minnis addressed reporters after seeing devastation caused by the storm At least seven people are confirmed to have died in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the island nation. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said the country can “expect more deaths”, and said parts of the […]
Media captionCarrie Lam: ‘I have never tendered a resignation’ Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has denied ever offering to resign, after audio was leaked of her saying she would if she could. Yesterday a recording of a private meeting emerged where she is heard saying: “If I have a choice, the first thing is to […]
Media captionCarrie Lam: ‘I have never tendered a resignation’ Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has denied ever offering to resign, after audio was leaked of her saying she would if she could. Yesterday a recording of a private meeting emerged where she is heard saying: “If I have a choice, the first thing is to […]
Media captionThe category five storm has hit the Bahamas The most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean islands of the Bahamas since records began has torn roofs from buildings and caused severe flooding. Hurricane Dorian, a category five storm, has sustained winds of up to 180mph (285km/h). A “life-threatening” storm surge of 23ft (7m) is […]
Media captionThe category five storm has hit the Bahamas The most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean islands of the Bahamas since records began has torn roofs from buildings and caused severe flooding. Hurricane Dorian, a category five storm, has sustained winds of up to 180mph (285km/h). A “life-threatening” storm surge of 23ft (7m) is […]
Image copyright Getty Images Argentina has imposed currency controls in a bid to stabilise markets as the country faces a deepening financial crisis. The government will restrict foreign currency purchases following a sharp drop in the peso. Firms will have to seek central bank permission to sell pesos to buy foreign currency and to make […]
Image copyright Getty Images Argentina has imposed currency controls in a bid to stabilise markets as the country faces a deepening financial crisis. The government will restrict foreign currency purchases following a sharp drop in the peso. Firms will have to seek central bank permission to sell pesos to buy foreign currency and to make […]
