Situation in libya. More than Five Thousand people are now known to have died, in devastating floods in the east of the country. These are the pictures from derna with people describing a tsunami of water hitting the city, after two dams collapsed. More than ten thousand people are still missing the authorities fear the death toll will double. All the details are disturbing more than 3a thousand people are now homeless witnesses talk of the sea constantly Depositing Bodies on the shoreline. Before i show you more of the aftermath have a look at the moments the floodwater actually hit this city, the power, the speed, the force, sweeping everything away. People describe the land, just disappearing in an instant. Aid agencies on the ground talk of an overwhelming need for everything from water, shelter, medicine, rescue teams with clinic and hospitals in the east of the country overwhelmed by the injured. The Rescue Operation has been made more difficult by the complicated political situa
This is bbc news, the headlines more than 5,000 people are confirmed dead in libya 10,000 more are still missing after devastating floods. The father, stepmother and uncle of sara sharif are on their way back to the uk from pakistan. Ten year old sara was found dead at her home in surrey last month. Search and rescue teams in morocco Reach Mountain Villages Flattened by last weeks earthquake. At least 2,900 people are dead. Ukraines air force chief congratulates the pilots who attacked russias Black Sea Fleet in crimea, causing a large fire at sevastopol shipyard. Sport now and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres sarah. Ben stokes has blasted his way to his First Century since returning to 0di cricket. He reached 100 injust 76 balls for england as they look to post a big score in their third match of this series with new zealand, which is level at 1 1. Stokes is at the crease with liam livingstone, following a huge partnership with dawid malan which rescued england fr
Toll will double. All the details are disturbing more than 3a,000 people are now homeless. Witnesses talk of the sea constantly depositing bodies on the shoreline. Before i show you more of the aftermath, have a look at the moments the floodwater actually hit this city. The power, the speed, the force sweeping everything away. People describe the land, just disappearing in an instant. Aid agencies on the ground talk of an overwhelming need for everything from water, shelter, medicine, rescue teams with clinic and hospitals in the east of the country overwhelmed by the injured. The Rescue Operation has been made more difficult by the complicated political situation in libya. The country is split with an internationally recognised government in tripoli, and a Rival Government in the east. This is one description of what it is like in derna from a libyan journalist who spoke to the bbc. My friend, im staying with him right now to support him because when we were preparing for this intervi
After a powerful storm sweeps the country. At least 2,800 are thought to have died 10 thousand are missing. Theres been criticism of morocco s official response to fridays earthquake as the red cross and red crescent launch an emergency appeal. We are seeking 100 Million Swiss Francs to be able to deliver on the most pressing needs at this time. The us Tech Giant Google is on trial over monopoly claims brought by the Usjustice Department. Google insists it did not violate anti trust laws. And well talk to the Award Winning bollywood producer, director and actor Farhan Akhtar ahead of a new crime series on amazon prime. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres sarah. Hello from the bbc sport centre. Former Spanish Football Federation president , luis rubiales, has been summoned to appear in court on friday in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss Ofjenni Hermoso after the womens world cup final. Rubiales will appear before an examining magistrat
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