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24 dead as heavy rains batter northern India

At least 24 people died and mre than a dozen were missing after landslides and flash floods triggered by several days of heavy rain hit northern India, officials said on Tuesday (Oct 19). Forecasters have also warned of more…

Five critically endangered monkeys shot dead in Vietnam

Poachers in Vietnam have shot dead five critically endangered langurs, a type of monkey killed for bushmeat and traditional medicine, state media said on Tuesday (Oct 19). Rangers and police found the dead grey-shanked douc langurs…

Landslides, floods kill at least 25 in southwest India

At least 25 people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in southwestern India, officials said on Sunday (Oct 17), as rescuers scoured for survivors in muddy debris and the military flew in emergency supplies.…