World in brief: December 2, 2024
GREECE: Authorities on the Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos declared a state of emergency today after storms battered the islands, leaving two people dead and widespread damage.
Rescue teams, assisted by the military and local authorities, rescued many older residents in flood-hit areas, after strong winds and torrential rain over the weekend flipped cars, caused power outages and damaged roads.
ROMANIA: Results of Sunday’s parliamentary election in Romania showed that pro-Western parties won the most votes and will now look to form a coalition government, officials reported today.
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