Portal:Current events/2008 October 25

Current events of October 25, 2008 (2008-10-25) (Saturday)

Armed conflicts and attacks War in Darfur: Human Rights Watch says that more than 40 civilians have been killed in attacks by pro-government Arab militias on rebel-held villages in South Darfur. (BBC News) Disasters and accidents Severe flooding in Yemen kills 58 people and displaces 20,000 more. (Xinhua)