China

Li vows to boost African stability

China supports Africa to realize its development and regional integration, and is willing to contribute more to Africa's stability and development in the future, said Premier Li Keqiang, in his meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday in Beijing. Li said the Chinese government always pays great attention to people's safety in the country's development. China frequently suffers from natural disasters, and some affected areas also suffer from poverty. The Chinese government is adopting positive measures to respond to the current floods. Li said China and Africa can share those experiences and enhance cooperation. The two sides can push the progress of poverty reduction globally, and realize common development.

The Philippines

Monsoon rains kill 7 in Manila

Monsoon rains reinforced by a tropical storm flooded half of Manila in just 24 hours, triggering landslides and killing at least seven people, officials said on Tuesday. At least 40,000 people sought shelter in government evacuation centers across Luzon.

Russia

More than 23,000 evacuated in floods

Russians in the Far East on Tuesday battled rising floodwaters as more than 23,000 people were evacuated from affected areas. Heavy rains pounding Khabarovsk, a city near China, since July have swelled the local Amur River to nearly 7 meters.

China Daily-Reuters-AFP

(China Daily 08/21/2013 page12)