Seven people have died in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Sibolangit, Indonesia, with victims including a driver and passengers on a tourist bus trapped by trees, mud, and rocks on the road from Medan to Berastagi. Over 10 others were injured and taken to hospital, while several vehicles remain stuck between landslide locations, requiring at least two days for evacuation. This incident adds to the toll of 20 deaths from flash floods and landslides earlier in North Sumatra province, highlighting the seasonal risks posed by heavy rains in the region.
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, rebels who marched across Syria now lead security, addressing staff complaints and reassuring workers of a new path forward. In the aftermath of Assad’s fall, the transition has been surprisingly smooth, with minimal violence and looting contained. Despite challenges ahead, rebels aim to govern inclusively, though some Syrians remain wary of hardline Islamist factions within the insurgent forces. Full Article
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