More Floods Expected in Pakistan
(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: August 13, 2010) Pakistan may experience more floods which could add to the already 14 million affected and 1600 who've lost their lives. A second downpour is falling throughout Punjab and is expected to reach Sindh in a few days. In China, 24 people have died in more landslides in the Northwestern Gansu Province. More than 1100 people have been killed so far and over 600 are still missing. Myanmar's military rulers announced national elections will be held November 7th, stirring criticism around the legitimacy of a vote that some claim is just a way of maintaining current government power. And, security measures are in place for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem.
(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: August 13, 2010) Pakistan may experience more floods which could add to the already 14 million affected and 1600 who've lost their lives. A second downpour is falling throughout Punjab and is expected to reach Sindh in a few days. In China, 24 people have died in more landslides in the Northwestern Gansu Province. More than 1100 people have been killed so far and over 600 are still missing. Myanmar's military rulers announced national elections will be held November 7th, stirring criticism around the legitimacy of a vote that some claim is just a way of maintaining current government power. And, security measures are in place for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem.
