Deadly downpours and mudslides ravage Peru, killing dozens

Deadly downpours and mudslides ravage Peru, killing dozens

Unusually heavy rains in Peru have killed at least 62 people in the countrys latest round of flooding. The floods have also injured more than 140 people across 24 regions in the Latin American country, while almost 550,000 people are thought to have been displaced. The Huaycoloro River in Peruvian capital Lima overflowed its banks, forcing residents to leave their homes after torrents of mud and water rushed through the streets. Mar 18, 2017
Former chancellor George Osborne appointed editor of Evening Standard

Former chancellor George Osborne appointed editor of Evening Standard

Former UK chancellor and current Conservative MP George Osborne has been appointed new editor of London newspaper the Evening Standard. Osborne reportedly plans to continue his duties as an MP for Tatton, a constituency located in the north-west of England, while working at Londons Standard. The right-wing leaning newspaper is the most read free newspaper in the capital, with a circulation of around 880,000. Mar 17, 2017
Dozens killed in Damascus after suicide bomber detonates inside judicial building

Dozens killed in Damascus after suicide bomber detonates inside judicial building

At least 25 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on judicial buildings in the Syrian capital of Damascus on 15 March. An attacker detonated a suicide vest inside the Justice Palace, injuring a large number of people as well. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which follows a spate of bombings in areas of Syria controlled by the Assad regime. Mar 15, 2017