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Searchers Find No Sign of Survivor in Beirut Rubble

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4 years ago

September 6, 2020

Searchers Find No Sign of Survivor in Beirut Rubble

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Rescue staff who had spent days trying to find a doable survivor in a constructing destroyed by an enormous explosion final month all however gave up hope on Saturday, saying that they had no new indications that anybody was alive beneath the rubble.

The search had captivated Lebanon since a sniffer canine named Flash drew rescue staff to the constructing, offering a dramatic glimmer of hope a month after the blast tore by way of Beirut, devastating residential neighborhoods and killing greater than 190 individuals.

However that hope has since pale, as rescue staff dug day and night time by way of piles of rubble in a historic home destroyed by the blast, discovering nothing.

“Technically talking, there aren’t any indicators of life,” Francisco Lermanda, the coordinator of Topos, a rescue group from Chile, advised reporters Sunday night time.

Rescuers had searched 95 % of the constructing, he stated, however would proceed working till that they had cleared the remainder, most likely ending in a single day.

The tip of the search with no end result would mark one other grave disappointment for Lebanon, which was affected by political instability and an economic meltdown even before the explosion ravaged entire neighborhoods, injured 6,000 people and caused billions of dollars in damage.

The explosion, caused by the sudden combustion of hundreds of tons of hazardous chemicals that had been improperly stored in the Beirut port for years, has fueled anger at the government for its failure to take any steps to prevent the disaster.

People across Lebanon had diligently tracked the search, with television stations broadcasting live from the site and journalists posting frequent updates on social media. Dozens of workers joined in, including Civil Defense crews from Lebanon and volunteers from abroad who came to help after the blast.

Fueling hopes that someone could have miraculously survived under the rubble a month after the blast despite Beirut’s very hot and humid summer weather were announcements from Topos that its sensors at the site had picked up pulses that could be from a trapped human.

A French technician produced three-dimensional computer scans of the building to help guide the search, and rescue workers dug with shovels and their bare hands, so as not to harm a possible survivor or damage any human remains.

The Chilean team occasionally asked everyone in the area to silence their phones so that their equipment could get a clear reading, and Flash the dog became a local celebrity, commemorated by a local artist and celebrated in montages on TV.

But by Sunday, most of the building had been searched in vain, and Mr. Lermanda, the Chilean coordinator, acknowledged that the previously detected signs of life had been the breathing of rescue workers inside the building.

On Saturday night, the only remaining area to be checked was under the rubble piled on a sidewalk near the building.

The wider anger at the Lebanese government simmered at the rescue site, where many residents and volunteers accused the state of having failed to live up to its responsibilities since the blast, including by coordinating a comprehensive search for survivors and human remains.

“This dog gave us hope, but it also made fun of the whole system,” said Riyadh al-Assad, a Lebanese engineer assisting with the rescue effort. “This building should have been excavated weeks ago.”

Flash arrived in Beirut with Topos, meaning “moles” in Spanish, less than a week ago to help find victims missing after the explosion. The group was modeled on a Mexican rescue team with the identical identify that was born out of the spontaneous efforts of Mexican civilians to assist emergency staff after a devastating earthquake in 1985.

Comparable volunteer teams have shaped in Bulgaria, New Zealand and France. Topos Chile has assisted in search and rescue efforts in Iran, Turkey, Haiti and Mexico, amongst others. At dwelling, it assisted emergency staff after the 8.Eight earthquake and tsunami in the central-south half of the nation in 2010, and later that yr in the rescue of 33 miners trapped half a mile underground for 68 days. Topos from Mexico joined it for each missions.

Mr. Lermanda stated in a 2016 interview that the group’s members, who embrace kindergarten academics, enterprise homeowners, college students and jail guards, share a WhatsApp group to construct groups when disasters strike.

As quickly as an earthquake is reported someplace, he stated, his telephone fills with messages from different members studying, “out there.”

Reporting was contributed by Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut and Pascale Bonnefoy in Santiago, Chile.

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Heading To Alaska Canceled After Guests Onboard, Here’s How To Get Your Refund or Reimbursement

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13 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Heading To Alaska Canceled After Guests Onboard, Here's How To Get Your Refund or Reimbursement

A popular cruise line, Royal Caribbean Cruise, has announced the cancelation of the trip to Alaska. The announcement was made at the last minute, reported USA Today.

Until then, the guests had already onboard ‘Radiance of the Seas.’

The reason behind the cancellation of the trip from the pre-planned route to Vancouver, British Colombia is the repair work on the ship.

Meanwhile, it was announced that the guests will receive their 100 percent money back. Moreover, guests who had other prior flight bookings, the luxury cruise will send them reimbursements.

The letter was delivered to the guests, a part of which reads,

“Despite our best efforts, circumstances beyond our control have delayed our sailing further. Your patience throughout this time [has] not gone unnoticed, and we are immensely grateful for your understanding.”

Initially, the voyage was expected to begin on April 26. However, it was later postponed due to a revised plan until April 28.

According to the latest plan, by traveling through the Ketchikan and Icy Strait along with the scenic cruise, the plan was to return back on May 3.

How to Get Refunds or Reimbursements

Since the sailing has been canceled, Guests have been asked to return home.

Meanwhile, eligible individuals can get their reimbursements or refunds. Here’s how.

According to Times Now, customers will receive a 100% refund of their cruise ticket along with a 100% FCC or future cruise credit. FCC can be used on any future Royal Caribbean voyage.

People first need to notify the company to get reimbursement.

Passengers are provided with internet on the ship free of charge. This makes it easier for them for their upcoming travels.

According to Cruisehive.com, the ship has extended open bar services to passengers until they disembark.

Royal Caribbean is also covering change fees and lodging costs for any affected airline reservations.

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Pakistani Opposition Leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman Criticizes Government, Cites India’s Ascent and Pakistan’s Economic Struggles

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14 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Priyadarshi Shastri

India aiming to be superpower while we beg for funds, says Pakistan leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman

A recent comment from Pakistani opposition leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman is grabbing global attention. During a speech in the National Assembly, he discussed the neighboring country, India, aiming to become a superpower while his home country, Pakistan, is heading towards bankruptcy.

He is from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) party.

Fazlur Rehman is from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) party.

Pakistan leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman Talks About India

The Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan stated,

“In August 1947, India and Pakistan got Independence together. Today, India is dreaming of becoming a global superpower, while we are begging to avoid bankruptcy. Who is responsible for this?”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Pakistan a $3 billion bailout funding package. The agency has now agreed to disburse its final tranche, while Islamabad is looking to seek more funds from the IMF.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan’s leading right-wing Islamic leader, also targeted the recently held general elections, stating, “The establishment and bureaucracy had no role” in the elections and in running the country.

While India🇮🇳 is inching closer to become a Global Superpower, Pakistan🇵🇰 is begging before the world to save it from devastation.

[Pakistan's Parliament] pic.twitter.com/i3ZNA3kQaN— kanishka Dadhich 🇮🇳 (@KanishkaDadhich) April 29, 2024

He further added,

“Leave this power. Come and sit here [on the opposition benches], and if the PTI is indeed the larger group, then give them the government, the establishment and bureaucracy had no role in achieving this country. What kind of election is this where the losers are not satisfied, and the winners are upset?”

Rehman also aimed at the failure to implement principles from the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), which focuses more on Islamic principles.

pic.twitter.com/KGHZhhVB18— Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman (@MoulanaOfficial) April 29, 2024

“We got the country in the name of Islam, but today we have become a secular state. Since 1973, not a single recommendation of the CII has been implemented. How can we be an Islamic country?”

The JUI-F is the arch-rival of PTI and targets the central government, i.e., Imran Khan. After his downfall, JUI-F became part of the coalition government.

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Goldy Brar, Sidhu Moosewala Murder Mastermind Reportedly Shot Dead, Rival Dalla Lakhbhir Claims Responsibility

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19 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Goldy Brar, Sidhu Moosewala Murder Mastermind Reportedly Shot Dead, Rival Dalla Lakhbhir Claims Responsibility

The death news of the mastermind behind has been Sidhu Moosewala Murder has been circulating all over the social media since Wednesday morning. Initially, a News18 report claimed that Goldy Brar had been shot dead.

It is reported that he was shot on April 30, Tuesday at 5:25 pm.

As per prevailing allegations, when the accused was standing with a friend in the street, some unknown miscreants arrived. They open fired at him and ran away.

According to Rozana Spokesman, Lasley Williams, a police officer, reported the media that two people were shifted to the hospital. Moreover, one of them passed away.

However, Goldy Brar’s news of death is not confirmed yet. Thus, it is not known whether he is dead or alive.

This incident took a big turn when Lakhbir and Arsh Dalla, two rival gangsters, claimed the responsibility of shooting Goldy Brar to death.

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case

Goldy Brar is allegedly the mastermind behind the murder case of Sidhu Moosewala, the dreaded gangster and Punjabi singer.

The reports claimed that the gangsters shot Goldy Brar dead at Hotel Fairmount in California. Notably, official confirmation is awaited.

Goldy Brar was believed to be among the 25 most wanted persons in Canada. He had also been regarded as a fugitive gangster in Canada

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, the famous Punjabi singer, was killed on May 29, 2022. It is anticipated, based on the allegations prevailing, that the killing occurred on the orders given by Goldy Brar.

Who Is Goldy Brar?

Goldy Brar is a fugitive gangster hailing from Punjab, India. His real name is Satinderjeet Singh. Goldy is the son of a former police officer.

He stepped into the world of crime when he got involved in local gang rivalries occurring in Punjab. Soon he graduated to become Punjab’s most wanted by committing bigger crimes.

Eventually, Goldy Brar has become one of became Canada’s 25 most wanted people in the present time. His contribution is in the crime actions like supplying illegal firearms and murder.