Tag Archives: homes
West, Texas, begins to pick up the pieces
Victims of a fertilizer plant explosion were getting a glimpse of their homes Saturday. Continue reading
Floods: UK Insurers Avoid Covering Risky Homes
The Government is attempting to persuade insurers to provide policies for owners of homes that have previously been flooded. Continue reading
Argentina Floods: Dozens Die As Rain Continues
At least 52 people have drowned in their homes and cars, or were electrocuted as floods swamped Buenos Aires. Continue reading
Pa. group gives helping paw to displaced pets
The group aims to find homes for pets whose owners suffered disasters. Continue reading
Analysis – Underappreciated consumer stars in S&P 500 rally
By Rodrigo Campos and Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors who had bet on the American consumer even as the U.S. economy was entering the Great Recession are the biggest winners as the S&P 500 stock index set a new closing record on Thursday. Continue reading
Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar’s biggest city
By Jason Szep SIT KWIN, Myanmar (Reuters) – The Muslims of Sit Kwin were always a small group who numbered no more than 100 of the village's 2,000 people. But as sectarian violence led by Buddhist mobs spreads across central Myanmar, they and many other Muslims are disappearing Continue reading
Energy Bill Hikes ‘Cut By Efficiency Schemes’
Government policies, including insulating homes, are helping to reduce energy bill rises, a new report claims. Continue reading
Civilians Join Raids On Immigrant Camps
Citizens in Russia can now take part in raids on migrant camps and homes in a drive to clamp down on illegal immigration. Continue reading
Weather: Body Found In Floods, Rain And Snow
A body is found in a collapsed house as severe weather causes transport problems – and thousands of homes remain without power. Continue reading
