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The Associated Press was founded in ______.
The Associated Press was founded in ______.
1846
Flood waters are starting to recede in An Lac village on the outskirts of ______.
Flood waters are starting to recede in An Lac village on the outskirts of ______.
Hanoi
Typhoon Yagi caused flooding in the nearby ______.
Typhoon Yagi caused flooding in the nearby ______.
Cau river
People use ______ to get to their flooded homes in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
People use ______ to get to their flooded homes in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
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Rescue workers search for the ______ after a flash flood buries a hamlet in mud.
Rescue workers search for the ______ after a flash flood buries a hamlet in mud.
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A rescue worker uses ______ to search for victims in flooded areas in Chiang Rai Province.
A rescue worker uses ______ to search for victims in flooded areas in Chiang Rai Province.
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The death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam climbed to ______ on Friday.
The death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam climbed to ______ on Friday.
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Flood waters from the swollen ______ in the capital of Hanoi were beginning to recede.
Flood waters from the swollen ______ in the capital of Hanoi were beginning to recede.
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As floodwaters rose, Nguyen Thi Loan returned to her home in ______ village.
As floodwaters rose, Nguyen Thi Loan returned to her home in ______ village.
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Typhoon Yagi made landfall on a ______ that led to heavy rains and flooding.
Typhoon Yagi made landfall on a ______ that led to heavy rains and flooding.
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Experts predicted it could still be days before any ______ is in sight for the affected neighborhoods.
Experts predicted it could still be days before any ______ is in sight for the affected neighborhoods.
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The province of ______ experienced most fatalities due to the flood.
The province of ______ experienced most fatalities due to the flood.
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As the flood recedes, many people were left wondering how they would manage their ______.
As the flood recedes, many people were left wondering how they would manage their ______.
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More than ______ people have been injured across the country due to the floods.
More than ______ people have been injured across the country due to the floods.
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Eight villagers from the hamlet of ______ turned up safe after the flood.
Eight villagers from the hamlet of ______ turned up safe after the flood.
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Study Notes
The Associated Press
- Founded in 1846, AP is an independent global news organization committed to factual reporting.
- Renowned as a trusted source for fast, accurate, and unbiased news across all formats.
- Provides essential technology and services crucial to the news industry.
- Over half of the global population engages with AP journalism daily.
Typhoon Yagi Impact in Vietnam
- Flooding in An Lac village, near Hanoi, due to Typhoon Yagi, is causing significant damage as waters slowly recede.
- Typhoon Yagi hit land on September 7, 2024, causing heavy rainfall and triggering flash floods and landslides.
- As of September 13, 2024, the death toll from Typhoon Yagi is reported at 233, with recovery efforts ongoing.
- Areas affected include Lao Cai province, where flash floods buried a hamlet in mud and debris.
Rescue and Recovery Efforts
- Rescue workers are actively searching for 103 missing individuals and assisting over 800 injured people.
- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the affected areas during rescue operations.
- Local residents are returning to assess damage and begin cleanup, with homes flooded and agricultural crops destroyed.
- Nguyen Thi Loan, a resident of An Lac, expressed concerns over loss of electrical appliances and the destroyed rice crop.
General Context
- In Central Europe, similar torrential rains and flooding have forced evacuations, highlighting the widespread impact of extreme weather conditions.
- Ongoing recovery efforts include the use of rescue boats, jet skis, and military helicopters to provide relief supplies.
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Description
Explore the impact and significance of the Associated Press, a trusted global news agency. This quiz covers its history, contributions to journalism, and recent news events like flooding in Vietnam. Test your knowledge about the role of the AP in delivering accurate and unbiased news worldwide.
