By Pap Saine BANJUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The death toll after a boat carrying migrants to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve has risen to 39, two government officials told Reuters, as survivors described the vessel as “overcrowded and dilapidated”. Gambia’s defense ministry last week put the death toll … Read more
Portions of North Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Drive and East Vista Chino remain closed Thursday, January 1 due to flooding. As of noon January 1, North Gene Autry Trail will remain closed between East Via Escuela and Salvia Road; North Indian Canyon Drive remains closed between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue in the wash, … Read more
Credit: via X The New Year’s party was well underway when the tragedy occurred. As about 200 revelers celebrated in the packed basement of the Le Constellation bar, a barmaid carrying a champagne bottle topped with a sparkler made her way through the crowd. The barmaid, who is carried on the shoulders of a colleague, … Read more
Germany’s New Year’s celebration was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although at least two people died and many were injured, and in some places fireworks were thrown at police officers and emergency services. Additional police were on duty in many places, with concerns about potential violence in several cities, including Berlin, following attacks on … Read more