South Sudan declares emergency in two states: Govt Twitter account

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 02:12

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir declared a state of emergency in two states on Wednesday, the government said on its official Twitter account.

`Heavy snowfall may disrupt Sochi Games`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:35

No shortage of snow has been forecast for the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics, but potential heavy snowfall may cause real problems, a Russian official said.

USD 404 million to UN humanitarian emergencies

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 07:00

More than 40 countries have pledged USD 404.6 million to a United Nations fund that provides immediate money to respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world, from conflicts in Syria and the Central African Republic to earthquakes and typhoons.

ECB suspends early repayments of emergency funds

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 15:35

The European Central Bank said on Friday it is suspending early repayments by banks of the emergency funds they borrowed at the height of the eurozone crisis.

CD row: Kejriwal says political conspiracy, calls emergency meet

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 10:02

With the rift between him and his mentor Anna Hazare coming out in the open and now a CD claiming that all is not well between the two, Aam Admi Party (AAP) president Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Sardinia cyclone: Italy declares state of emergency, at least 17 dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 18:44

Italian government on Tuesday declared state of emergency in Sardinia Island after torrential rains and a cyclone caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving at least 17 people dead, BBC reported.