Rare Summer Cyclone Leaves Dozens Dead In Southeast Asia
Cyclone Fani tore through India and Bangladesh over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of millions of people.
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Cyclone Fani Slams Indian Coast, Forcing Millions To Evacuate
Authorities predicted "total destruction" of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.
Lost Pup Finds New Life As Humanitarian Mascot In Refugee Camp
The puppy started following a team that was cleaning up the beach in Bangladesh. And now he is an Instagram star.
Why Elephants Pose A Threat To Rohingya Refugees
Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a "tusk force" to respond when elephants enter.
Bangladesh Struggles To Cope With Pressures Of Hosting 1 Million Rohingya Refugees
"We're being outnumbered by the sheer number of the refugee population," says Mohammad Abul Kalam, the head of Bangladesh's Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission in Cox's Bazar.
Chickenpox, The Latest Burden On The Rohingya Refugees
At the largest refugee camp in the world, Rohingya refugees and aid agencies face numerous challenges. Now they're also dealing with an outbreak of chickenpox.
Rohingya Settle In For The Long Haul, Even As Bangladesh Wants Refugees To Go Home
Bangladesh wants a million Rohingya refugees to go back to Myanmar. But 18 months after most of them fled violence, they are too afraid to go back and are making new lives for themselves in camps.
High-Rise Fire Kills At Least 6, Creates Panic In Bangladesh Capital
At least one person was seen falling from the building, as a large crowd on the street watched people try to climb down using ropes or cables.
Would-Be Hijacker Killed In Bangladesh
The man allegedly pulled out a gun and tried to hijack the plane shortly after takeoff. After the aircraft made an emergency landing, military commandos shot and killed him.
Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People
The blaze swept through several buildings in Dhaka's centuries-old neighborhood of Chawkbazar while many people were asleep.