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2:09pm, 3rd August, 2019

Thousands flee disputed Kashmir region after alert; India says it killed militants

Thousands of Indian tourists, pilgrims and workers began leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after a local government alert over possible militant attacks, and India said it killed at least five militants who were trying to attack its forces.

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official

4:53am, 3rd August, 2019

World

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official

Thousands of Indians have started leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after the local government issued a security alert related to possible militant attacks in the area, a senior government official said on Saturday.

New Zealand wildfires show no sign of easing, 3,000 flee

9:31pm, 9th February, 2019

World

New Zealand wildfires show no sign of easing, 3,000 flee

Strong winds on Sunday are expected to fan forest fires that have been burning for a week through New Zealand's South Island, forcing thousands of people from their homes, with more residents expected to flee, officials said.

Rains and floods kill eight in Jordan, force tourists to flee Petra

4:51am, 10th November, 2018

World

Rains and floods kill eight in Jordan, force tourists to flee Petra

Heavy rains and flooding killed at least eight people in Jordan and forced authorities to evacuate more then 3,700 tourists from the ancient city of Petra on Friday, officials said.

Northern California wildfire leaves town in ruins, thousands flee

6:52am, 9th November, 2018

US

Northern California wildfire leaves town in ruins, thousands flee

A fast-moving wildfire advanced to the outskirts of the Northern California city of Chico early on Friday, forcing thousands to flee after it left the nearby town of Paradise in ruins.

Asian stocks hit 20-month lows, S&P futures slide as investors flee risk

1:48am, 26th October, 2018

Business

Asian stocks hit 20-month lows, S&P futures slide as investors flee risk

Asian shares skidded to 20-month lows, S&P futures fell sharply and China's yuan weakened at the end of a turbulent week for financial markets on Friday, as anxiety over corporate profits added to lingering fears about global trade and economic...

Ukraine minister says Skripal suspect helped ex-leader flee in 2014

2:00pm, 2nd October, 2018

UK

Ukraine minister says Skripal suspect helped ex-leader flee in 2014

Ukraine's interior minister said on Tuesday a suspect in the Skripal poisoning case, working for Russian military intelligence, had been identified in Ukraine as a man who helped the former Ukrainian president flee to Russia in 2014.

Thousands urged to flee as Florence-triggered floods wash into South Carolina

7:26pm, 25th September, 2018

US

Thousands urged to flee as Florence-triggered floods wash into South Carolina

Thousands of people in the Georgetown, South Carolina, area were urged to evacuate their homes on Tuesday as rainwater unleashed by Hurricane Florence surged down rivers, threatening to submerge some neighborhoods under 10 feet of water.

As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages

3:45pm, 11th September, 2018

World

As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages

Syrians escaping violence in Idlib have arrived in villages near the Turkish border in droves, fearing Damascus will launch a full-blown assault on the rebel stronghold.

Brazil sends army to border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

9:33pm, 28th August, 2018

World

Brazil sends army to border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

Brazil said it was sending armed forces to keep order near the Venezuelan border area, while Peru declared a health emergency, as a regional crisis sparked by thousands of Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse escalated on Tuesday.

Peru declares emergency at border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

6:28pm, 28th August, 2018

World

Peru declares emergency at border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

Peru on Tuesday declared a health emergency at its northern border as thousands of Venezuelans, fleeing economic crisis and hunger at home, continued to stream into the country despite tightening entry requirements.

Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after earthquake kills 98

10:07pm, 6th August, 2018

World

Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after earthquake kills 98

Rescuers used diggers and heavy machinery to clear debris and search for survivors on Monday after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake killed at least 98 people on Indonesia's resort island of Lombok, prompting a tourist exodus.

Powerful quake on Indonesia's Lombok island kills 91, tourists flee

11:27pm, 5th August, 2018

World

Powerful quake on Indonesia's Lombok island kills 91, tourists flee

Daybreak revealed chaos and destruction across the Indonesian resort island of Lombok on Monday after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake killed at least 91 people and prompted an exodus of tourists rattled by the second powerful quake in a week.

California 'fire tornado' forced residents to flee in chaos

9:37am, 1st August, 2018

US

California 'fire tornado' forced residents to flee in chaos

The "fire tornado" that ripped through Northern California last week forced residents to flee their homes chaotically, many with their pets and little else, people sheltering in Red Cross evacuation centers said.

California 'Tasmanian devil' fire kills 2 firefighters, thousands flee

9:35pm, 27th July, 2018

US

California 'Tasmanian devil' fire kills 2 firefighters, thousands flee

A fast-growing northern California wildfire killed a second firefighter on Friday after high winds drove it into the city of Redding, prompting mass evacuations, destroying scores of homes and threatening some 5,000 other dwellings and businesses, of...

Migrants land on Spanish beach, flee as tourists look on

10:18am, 27th July, 2018

World

Migrants land on Spanish beach, flee as tourists look on

More than 30 illegal migrants, pursued by a police boat, landed their packed dinghy on a Spanish beach on Friday then scattered into the surrounding sand dunes and woodland.

One killed in raging California wildfire as residents race to flee

1:32am, 27th July, 2018

US

One killed in raging California wildfire as residents race to flee

One person was killed in a raging, out-of-control wildfire that sent residents racing to flee a northern California city on Friday as flames burned homes and businesses and knocked out power, fire officials said.

Thousands flee wildfire burning near California mountain towns

6:23pm, 26th July, 2018

US

Thousands flee wildfire burning near California mountain towns

A fast-moving Southern California wildfire believed to have been set by a suspected serial arsonist forced 3,000 residents of mountain resort communities to flee their homes on Thursday as crews fought to save homes in the path of the flames.

Wildfire kills at least 50 near Athens, families flee to beaches

2:48am, 24th July, 2018

World

Wildfire kills at least 50 near Athens, families flee to beaches

A wildfire killed at least 50 people and injured more than 150 as it swept through a small resort town near Athens, with huge flames trapping families with children as they fled.

Greek wildfire kills at least 24 near Athens, residents flee homes

1:46am, 24th July, 2018

World

Greek wildfire kills at least 24 near Athens, residents flee homes

At least 24 people died and more than 100 were injured when a wildfire swept through a small resort town in eastern Greece, with many victims trapped by flames as they fled.

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Thousands flee disputed Kashmir region after alert; India says it killed militants

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official

New Zealand wildfires show no sign of easing, 3,000 flee

Rains and floods kill eight in Jordan, force tourists to flee Petra

Northern California wildfire leaves town in ruins, thousands flee

Asian stocks hit 20-month lows, S&P futures slide as investors flee risk

Ukraine minister says Skripal suspect helped ex-leader flee in 2014

Thousands urged to flee as Florence-triggered floods wash into South Carolina

As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages

Brazil sends army to border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

Peru declares emergency at border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home

Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after earthquake kills 98

Powerful quake on Indonesia's Lombok island kills 91, tourists flee

California 'fire tornado' forced residents to flee in chaos

California 'Tasmanian devil' fire kills 2 firefighters, thousands flee

Migrants land on Spanish beach, flee as tourists look on

One killed in raging California wildfire as residents race to flee

Thousands flee wildfire burning near California mountain towns

Wildfire kills at least 50 near Athens, families flee to beaches

Greek wildfire kills at least 24 near Athens, residents flee homes

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