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India grapples with 'Himalayan tsunami' that has left 150 dead

By Jethro Mullen, CNN

June 21, 2013 -- Updated 0041 GMT (0841 HKT)

A boy dives into the rising waters of the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 19. Heavy rains have been lashing parts of north India, as the annual monsoon arrived nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, officials said.

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Summary: A devastating flood have swept away buildings, roads and vehicles in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand, which borders Nepal and China. It caused approximately 150 people's death. Singh said it is feared that loss of lives could eventually be much higher. Still, rescue workers in northern India are scrambling to save people left stranded by devastating floods. Not only the massive death of people, the flood has been more problematic because Uttarakhand is often referred to as "the Land of Gods." It is the home of a deeply revered Hindu temple that attracts many pilgrims. The temple is intact, but shops and other buildings have been severly damaged. According to the research, the reason of the flood is the extreme weather. Past few days in a region of India, there was the worst of the heavy rain and it brought chaos in the Indian capital, New Delhi, inundating streets, shops and homes. 

Opinion: As the summer begins and monsoons are about to come, many countries are in danger of flooding. Flooding can result a lot of victims with the financial and economical damage. We cannot prevent the natural disaster, but we might reduce the losses. When it rains, we should not go near to seashore. Also it will be helpful when the construction become stronger. Sorry for the victims of the flooding, and I hope the rescue workers would work safely, too. Fund-raising for India would also help them recover the city more quickly.

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Mandela 'responding better to treatment,' South African president says

By CNN Staff

June 12, 2013 -- Updated 1531 GMT (2331 HKT)

Nelson Mandela, now 94, endured 27 years in prison before becoming South Africa's first president from 1994 to 1999. Pictured, Mandela in Mmabatho for an election rally on March 15, 1994.

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Revolutionary and politician Nelson Mandela

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Summary: Former South African leader Nelson Mandela, 94, has been in serious but stable condition since rushed to a Pretoria hospital with a recurring lung infection. And currently, he is "responding better to treatment", President Jacob Zuma told the country's Parliament. Many South Africans are outpouring public prayers and good will during a difficult period for the Mandela family. Mandela's history of lung problems dates to when he was a political prisoner on Robben island during the apartheid era, and he has battled respiratory infections over years.

Opinion:Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most revered men, who led the struggle to replace the apartheid regime of South Africa with a multi-racial democracy. He is the country's first black president and has worked for peace of conflict for his entire life. During his presidency, he also reduced poverty and economic difficulties through his sophiscated, effective, and honest policy.  And he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for developing the education, health, and economic problems for the black people in less developed country. I hope he would get better soon and show us his charisma again to the world. For his recovery of health, we should send the messages of support and prayer.