At least 12 people have died, five are missing and nearly 3,000 have been left homeless after an “extratropical cyclone” hit Brazil’s Rio Grande Do Sul. Traveling to the region’s hardest hit regions, government authorities have reinforced the role of the state’s relief structure and called upon the solidarity of the population.
You Might also like
-
Fragile Tajikistan Government in Need of Reforms
Tajikistan, a small fragile country in Central Asia with a population of just over 9 million, has been plagued by corruption, crimes against humanity, violation of human rights, and impoverishment of the people. In the face of these challenges, the need for government reforms has become increasingly apparent. In neighboring Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instituted a series of reforms aimed at addressing similar issues. It is time for Tajikistan to follow suit or face fragility that leads to the demise of the regime. Corruption is one of the most pressing issues in Tajikistan. Corruption is rampant in the country’s public sector, with bribery and nepotism being common practices.
Post Views: 181 -
India’s mammoth election is more than halfway done
Millions of Indians across 96 constituencies began casting their ballots on Monday as the country’s gigantic, six-week-long election edges past its halfway mark. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term with an eye on winning a supermajority in Parliament.
Post Views: 67 -
Today Music’s History
On September 11th 1993, Mariah Carey started a eight week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreamlover’. Also on the same day her fourth album ‘Music Box’ went to No.1 in the UK. Lyrically, the song pictures a protagonist calling for a perfect lover, her “dreamlover,” to whisk her away into the night and not “disillusion” her like others in the past. “Dreamlover” received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, many of whom praised the song’s incorporated sample, as well as Carey’s carefree vocal style.
Post Views: 13