Tag: mountainous areas
New offensive against militants displaces thousands in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces have launched a much-awaited “targeted operation” against militants in a restive…
Taiwan to evacuate hundreds as Typhoon Podul barrels towards southeast
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Authorities in Taiwan were scrambling on Tuesday to evacuate hundreds ahead of a possible landfall by…
Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China
BEIJING (AP) — At least 10 people have died and 33 are missing after flash foods in Yuzhong…