JAKARTA -- The death toll from floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,000, with 218 people still missing, according to the latest data released Saturday by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).
The disasters have caused extensive infrastructure damage. BNPB data listed damage to about 1,200 public facilities, as well as 219 health facilities, 581 educational facilities, 434 houses of worship, 290 office buildings and 145 bridges. (Indonesia-Flood-Death)
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ADEN, Yemen -- Yemen's government forces announced on Friday evening that 32 of their soldiers were killed and 45 others wounded in attacks carried out by armed groups affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the eastern province of Hadramout.
The government-run Saba News Agency quoted a statement by the general staff command mourning "the heroic martyrs ... who fell while performing their national and constitutional duty in defense of themselves and their country" against attacks by STC-affiliated groups. (Yemen-STC-Attacks)
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BANGKOK -- The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead, Surasant Kongsiri, spokesperson for Thailand's Ministry of Defence, announced at a Saturday press conference. (Thailand-Border Clashes-Death)
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KABUL -- At least two people were killed and nine others injured in a traffic accident in southern Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, Bilal Urozgani, spokesperson for the provincial police, confirmed on Saturday.
The deadly accident occurred when a vehicle overturned on a main road, the official said. (Afghanistan-Road Accident) ■
