Health
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As people age, the factors that drive depression may shift
Depression is a complex condition and many experts believe that in addition to innate genetic and personality factors, risks like…
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Magnitude 5.6 quake hits the Philippines: USGS
A magnitude 5.6 quake is considered moderate and is capable of causing considerable damage.
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New Zealand braces for second major storm in two weeks
The country's meteorological service issued severe weather warnings for the upper North Island and warned of landslides, flooding and wind…
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Warning lifted as cyclone shifts away from New Caledonia
The bureau lifted a general warning on Tuesday, while the Civil Defence agency said around 70,000 people were without electricity.
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Local Matupit Islanders Work with IOM to Come Up With Strategies for Disaster Resilience
Matupit Island in East New Britain province has been rendered a dangerous place to live in. The Island is located…
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Hundreds flee after three strong quakes strike Philippines
Three quakes ranging in magnitude from 5.0 to 5.9 struck Batangas province, about 90 kms (55 miles) south of Manila,…
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Peru’s president says flood recovery may cost up to $9 billion
The recovery process would merit a wider fiscal deficit target, he said, but would not require the country to access…
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Quality of Life in PNG is important, says Dr Abel Yamba
US Embassy is one of the foreign missions in PNG that actively participates in priority issues concerning the development of…
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New Zealand begins clean-up as Cyclone Debbie floodwaters peak
Residents rowed boats along main roads and muddy water covered the airport's runway...
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British robot helping autistic children with their social skills
Finn is one of around 170 autistic children that Kaspar has helped in a handful of schools and hospitals over…
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