The top stories are 0 mikhail gorbachev. The former soviet president and one of the most consequential leaders of the 20th century has died at the age of 91 born into a peasant family in 1931. He rose to become the leader of what was once the Worlds Largest country and oversaw a massive program of political, economic, and social liberalization. Gorbachev presided over the end of the cold war and the lifting of europes iron curtain, but fail to prevent the collapse of the soviet union. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. August on foreign minister says his country is facing the toughest moment in its history. The government and the un have issued an appeal for 160000000. 00 to help the country cope with record breaking floods. 2 months of heavy rain have left a 3rd of the country under water affecting 33000000 people. More than 1100 people have died, including 380 children. You in chief, antonio. Cherish is expected to travel focused on next week to see the devastation 1st hand. Pakis