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Rohan Bopanna – the consummate team man who found the sweet spot

Rohan Bopanna's decision to end his Davis Cup journey at 43, being ranked No.7 in the world, is admirable. His teammates recall his famous singles wins and his role as a team man. India will miss him, but the younger players must step up and take his place. The start…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Libya floods kill over 11,300 as city of Derna is swept away

In tonight's edition: International aid efforts intensify as the death toll in flooded Libya soars to more than 11,000 killed. Heavy rains burst two upstream dams late Sunday, leaving apocalyptic scenes in the city of Derna. Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by the state as they await help, and…

France 24 · Sep 14, 2023

Middle East Roundup: Disaster in North Africa – Morocco quake, Libya floods

Morocco’s deadly quake, Libya’s deadly floods, 30 years since Oslo Accords – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023

Morocco earthquake: Macron tries to soothe tensions after frosty response to offer of aid

French president addresses Moroccans directly amid political rift between Rabat and Paris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Why the earth quakes – a closer look at what's going on under the ground

Earthquakes, large and small, happen every single day along zones that wrap around the world like seams on a baseball. Most don’t bother anybody, so they don’t make the news. But every now and then a catastrophic earthquake hits people somewhere in the world with horrific destruction and immense suffering.

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023

Morocco reels as hopes fade for any more survivors under earthquake rubble

At least 2,901 people have been killed and 5,530 injured in the country’s deadliest earthquake since 1960.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

Macron urges Morocco to accept French aid as death toll nears 3,000

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2023

Watch live from Morocco after deadliest earthquake in over six decades

Watch live from Morocco on Wednesday, 13 September, after the deadliest earthquake in over six decades.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Earthquake survivors search for loved ones in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Relief efforts are finally trickling their way up the rugged terrain, where some of the worst-hit villages are located.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

Morocco earthquake: Why authorities accepted limited foreign aid

So far, search-and-rescue teams from only four countries have been allowed to operate after a devastating earthquake.

Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023