Greece launched a major rescue operation off the island of Crete on Tuesday after a boat believed to be carrying as many as 500 migrants issued a distress signal in bad weather, the coast guard said.
Near gale force winds in the sea south of the island made the operation difficult, authorities said.
Two cargo ships, one navy frigate and one tanker were assisting in the rescue.
They donated their hard-earned savings from performing arts, collecting scrap, and selling sandwiches
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The coming storm appears just 10 days after typhoon Yagi, the strongest to hit Vietnam in 30 years
Countries and international organizations are providing Vietnam with cash assistance and a large volume of supplies including shelter, clean water, sanitation, and other essential items
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The event was held to spread cheers and excitement to the children through the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
Starting at 8:00 am, many residents began sharing images and videos of flooded streets such as Tran Phu, Cach Mang Thang 8, and Nguyen Trung Truc on social media
