China Starts Radiation Monitoring After DPRK Nuclear Test China has started monitoring the radiation levels in its border areas in an emergency response to a nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The emergency response was initiated at 11:46 a.m. Sunday. At present, the automatic radiation monitoring stations in the provinces…
Earthquake: Jonathan Commiserates With Nepal
President Goodluck Jonathan has sympathized with the government and families of the victims of Nepal earthquake that claimed over 3,000 lives last Sunday. The President noted that the disaster that resulted in the loss of lives and property has caused sorrow not just for the Nepalese but all humanity. A statement issued in Abuja by…
Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Hits 3,600
Two days after it struck, the casualties in the Nepal earthquake have risen to 3,617. Aside from that, over 6,500 people have been confirmed injured. Even then, officials have warned that the casualty rate could go up, even as rescue teams reach remote mountainous areas of western Nepal. The massive earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitudes was…
