Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high

STORY: Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high SHOOTING TIME: April 16-18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: (Source: Emercom of Russia) 1. various of affected areas and rescue efforts STORYLINE: Russia's Kurgan and Tyumen regions have evacuated more than 15,000 people as of Thursday due to flooding threat as water levels are forecast to continue rising in the coming days. In the Kurgan region, the water level of the Tobol River keeps rising, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said Thursday, adding that in the regional center, the level has reached around 970 cm, surpassing the dangerous mark. Almost 14,000 people have been evacuated, with 2,090 residential buildings and 3,380 country houses flooded, data from the regional department of emergency situations showed Thursday. The water in the Tobol River near Kurgan will continue to rise in the next one to two days, the department said. In the neighboring Tyumen re

India to vote in general elections between April 19 to June 1

STORY: India to vote in general elections between April 19 to June 1 SHOOTING TIME: March 16, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of the parliament building 3. various of India's Election Commission 4. various of people in the streets 5. various of polling stations STORYLINE: India's Election Commission on Saturday said the country's forthcoming general elections will be conducted in seven phases starting April 19. India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced at a press conference the complete schedule of the elections which will run through June 1. According to Kumar, the vote counting would be carried out on June 4. Officials said nearly 970 million people are expected to cast their votes at over 1 million polling stations across the South Asian country. Kumar said the use of money, muscle, misinformation and violation of model code of conduct are the major challenges before th

Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

TOKYO, Japan - Relatives of former tunnel construction workers, stricken by lung disease after working on state-ordered projects, rejoice June 20 after formally reaching a settlement with the state at the Tokyo High Court. They are the first among around 970 people who have filed lawsuits throughout Japan to seek compensation and have settled by giving up their claim to compensation in exchange for the state pledging to step up measures for workers against pneumoconiosis.

Dozens of hopefuls turn out for plots in Tokyo graveyard

Dozens of hopefuls turn out for plots in Tokyo graveyard

TOKYO, Japan - A drawing of lots for expensive tomb space in the prestigious Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo is held at the Tokyo metropolitan government office on Aug. 19. The 30 plots being offered, the first in 43 years at the 130-year-old cemetery, drew applications from 970 people.

Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

Tokyo tunnel workers, state settle lung disease lawsuit

TOKYO, Japan - Relatives of former tunnel construction workers, stricken by lung disease after working on state-ordered projects, rejoice June 20 after formally reaching a settlement with the state at the Tokyo High Court. They are the first among around 970 people who have filed lawsuits throughout Japan to seek compensation and have settled by giving up their claim to compensation in exchange for the state pledging to step up measures for workers against pneumoconiosis. (Kyodo)

Dozens of hopefuls turn out for plots in Tokyo graveyard

Dozens of hopefuls turn out for plots in Tokyo graveyard

TOKYO, Japan - A drawing of lots for expensive tomb space in the prestigious Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo is held at the Tokyo metropolitan government office on Aug. 19. The 30 plots being offered, the first in 43 years at the 130-year-old cemetery, drew applications from 970 people. (Kyodo)