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Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola

Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola

Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family
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A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services
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Quincy Fire Department Responds to House Fire Caused by Faulty Gas Oven

Quincy Fire Department Responds to House Fire Caused by Faulty Gas Oven

The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) responded to a house fire on Monday afternoon at 620 Payson Avenue in Quincy. Officials determined that the fire originated from a faulty gas stove. The structure sustained significant damage from fire, heat, and smoke. Residents who were inside the house at the time of the incident were able to evacuate safely, though they have been displaced. The Red Cross was called to provide assistance with shelter for the affected residents. Twenty-two firefighters were deployed to control the blaze, with support from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Ambulance, Ameren, and the QFD Rehab Team. One firefighter sustained an injury during the operation. Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control in less than an hour, and Payson Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets was closed during the response.
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FLNG Unit 'Hilli Episeyo' Disconnected in Cameroon, Set for Redeployment to Argentina's LNG Export Market

FLNG Unit 'Hilli Episeyo' Disconnected in Cameroon, Set for Redeployment to Argentina's LNG Export Market

FLNG Unit 'Hilli Episeyo' Disconnected in Cameroon, Set for Redeployment to Argentina's LNG Export Market
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US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why

US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why

The United States has sent 20 deportees to Liberia as part of a new deal involving 1,200 migrants
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Central African Republic President Honors UAE CEO for Infrastructure Project

Central African Republic President Honors UAE CEO for Infrastructure Project

Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), has bestowed the rank of Commander of the Order of Central African Merit, the nation's highest civil order, upon Ali Alshimmari. Alshimmari is the Managing Director and CEO of UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU). This recognition follows GSU's successful completion of the largest infrastructure project in CAR's history: a 50MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Sakaï, which includes 15MWh of battery storage. The project, delivered in just 10 months, has increased the country's electricity generation capacity by over 60%. It is projected to supply electricity to more than 300,000 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 50,000 tonnes annually. Alshimmari expressed gratitude for the honor, attributing the achievement to the collaborative efforts and the vision of UAE's leadership, as well as the support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which provided concessional financing.
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Wind Gust Rips Roof Off Kansas City Apartment Complex, Displacing 61 Residents

Wind Gust Rips Roof Off Kansas City Apartment Complex, Displacing 61 Residents

A powerful overnight wind gust on Wednesday morning ripped a portion of the roof off an apartment complex in Kansas City, Missouri, located at Highway 169 and NW Harlem Road. The incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m., led to power outages and the displacement of 61 residents. The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to the scene after receiving reports of strong winds shearing off part of the roof and sending debris onto power lines. KCFD Chief Riley Nolan confirmed that firefighters conducted a headcount of the 64 residents across the three affected units. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no one was trapped inside. Firefighters also confirmed that there were no broader structural issues with the building. As of 4 a.m., power remained out at the complex, and both the property owner and the Red Cross were notified and en route to provide assistance to those displaced.
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Explosions and Fire at Ohio Industrial Building Result in Two Fatalities

Explosions and Fire at Ohio Industrial Building Result in Two Fatalities

Two workers were killed and several others sustained minor injuries following explosions and a subsequent fire at Brent Industries, an industrial recycling business in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly before 5 a.m. during a shift change. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong reported that crews discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside the smoldering building. The explosions were felt half a mile away, with witnesses describing significant shock waves. Aerial images revealed that nearly the entire roof of the building was destroyed, and its walls were blown out. Environmental officials confirmed that air monitors showed no hazardous threat in the air. The fire was still burning into Tuesday afternoon, and the cause of the explosions remains under investigation. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an investigation into the incident.
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Explosions and Fire at Ohio Industrial Building Kill Two Workers; OSHA Investigating

Explosions and Fire at Ohio Industrial Building Kill Two Workers; OSHA Investigating

Two workers were killed and two to three others sustained minor injuries following explosions and a subsequent large fire at Brent Industries, an industrial recycling business in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday. The explosions occurred shortly before 5 a.m. during a shift change. Flames and dark smoke were seen pouring from the building, with aerial images showing that nearly the entire roof was gone and walls were blown out. Fire Chief Allison Armstrong confirmed that the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered inside the smoldering building. Emergency crews faced challenges including hazardous materials, runoff, and the threat of further explosions while searching for victims. Environmental officials reported no hazardous threat in the air based on monitors. The cause of the explosions is not yet known, and the fire was still burning on Tuesday afternoon. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched an investigation into the incident.
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La Via Campesina Calls for Global Mobilization Against WTO and Free Trade Agreements

La Via Campesina Calls for Global Mobilization Against WTO and Free Trade Agreements

La Via Campesina, a global movement representing small-scale food producers, is organizing an International Day of Action against Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) on September 10, 2026. This mobilization aims to resist the ongoing project of neoliberalism, which they argue is enabled by a nexus between states, transnational corporations, and national elites. The movement is calling upon its member organizations and allies to mobilize against the WTO, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as against what they describe as the 'dystopian visions of tech overlords.' They plan to present alternative visions to their communities worldwide, emphasizing their struggle for Food Sovereignty as a pathway to a reimagined global trade system. This initiative follows the release of their alternative global trade framework during the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon, which seeks to reorganize global trade based on principles of food sovereignty.