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Joint Declaration To Reduce Disaster Risks In China, Japan And Korea
A joint declaration was issued to reduce disaster risk and strengthen regional cooperation in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Indonesia Declares State Of Emergency In Wake Of Heavy Floods
Heavy rains caused massive flooding in Jakarta on Thursday bringing the city to a halt.
International Women’s Day 2012: Educate And Empower Girls And Women
On International Women’s Day 2012, UN Rep Margareta Wahlström calls on governments of disaster-prone countries to empower girls and women through education.
Delhi Mass Drill Simulated 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
More than 40,000 Delhi residents took part in a mass earthquake drill on Wednesday that simulated a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale.
Fiji Battles Heavy Floods During 15-Day State Of Disaster
A 15-day state of disaster is currently in effect on the west coast of Fiji that has been ravaged by floods since January 22.
