North Korea vows to block border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures

North Korea vows to block border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures

North Korea said Wednesday it will permanently block its border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures to cope with “confrontational hysteria” by South Korean and U.S. forces, while not announcing an expected constitutional revision to formally designate South Korea its principal enemy and codify new national borders. NORTH KOREAN TROOPS NOW FIGHTING FOR…

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Death risk found to rise due to adverse effects on health in wake of extreme rainfall events – Times of India

Death risk found to rise due to adverse effects on health in wake of extreme rainfall events – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Risk of death was found to rise in the wake of an extreme rainfall event, including death due to heart and lung conditions, according to a study. With climate change making short-term rainfall events more extreme and frequent, there is emerging evidence that suggests a compelling link between these events and their adverse…

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