Powerful storm hits Oman
Published: 07 June, 2007, 22:33
Authorities in Oman in the Middle East are coping with the aftermath of the country's worst cyclone in 30 years. More than 20 people died in the storm and oil and gas exports are cut for a third day.
High winds and heavy rain in the capital Muscat turned roads into rivers.Buildings and trees were badly damaged and authorities say it will take weeks to rebuild infrastructure.Now the storm has weakened and is approaching south-eastern Iran.
07.06.2007, 11:29
U.S. urges N. Korea to stop missile testsThe U.S. has urged North Korea to stop testing missiles and focus on dismantling its nuclear programme. It follows reports from South Korea's Defence Ministry that its neighbour fired short range missiles. |
07.06.2007, 22:37
Blast in Lebanon kills one and injures threeOne man has died and three have been wounded in a blast in Lebanon. The explosion set off large fire in several buildings in a Christian area north of Beirut. One building has been badly damaged. |
