disasters
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Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In 1990, Congress created this protected status for foreign nationals who could not return home safely because of armed conflicts or natural disasters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
More frequent losses from disasters, in part driven by climate change and increased development in danger-prone areas, are also triggering more claims that aren’t covered by the policies, such as for flood damage, insurers say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
When earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters happen, the IRS commonly suspends all sorts of deadlines for impacted taxpayers.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
When natural disasters had caused food shortages, Chairman Mao had urged us all to produce food.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
