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Rudaw Net
30-03-2025
- General
- Rudaw Net
100,000 chicks burn in devastating Baharka farm fire
Also in Kurdistan Peshmerga father of 3 wins 2025 Toyota SUV in Rudaw Ramadan contest KRG cabinet distribution to be decided after Eid: PUK Muslims in Duhok perform Eid prayer Calling for peace, Kurdish leaders extend Eid al-Fitr greetings A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A devastating fire at a poultry farm in Baharka's sub-district, north of Erbil, killed 100,000 chicks ready for transport on Sunday, causing around two million dollars in damage, according to the farm owner. "This morning, nearly 100,000 chicks were produced, all of which were burned in the fire, and until now, the cause of the fire remains unknown," Haji Ibrahim Gardi, a relative of the farm's owner, told Rudaw. In addition to the 100,000 chicks, some 200,000 eggs at the facility were also destroyed, Gardi added. The farm owner reported the total material losses exceed two million dollars, noting that all the fire prevention systems within the facility were operational and functioning correctly. A farm worker additionally told Rudaw that they faced delays in emergency response to the fire that erupted some 20km from Baharka north of Erbil. "The emergency response teams did not get here soon enough,' he claimed, adding that 'it took them around an hour and a half to reach the location [of the fire],' a farm worker told Rudaw. However, a fire department spokesperson disputed the claim, stating that they 'were notified of the fire at 8:12 am local time,' and 'despite it being far from the city, our team reached the scene before 8:30 am.' Shakhawan Saeed also pointed out that for a farm this big, the owners did not have adequate fire prevention measures, relying primarily on a few fire extinguishers. Since the beginning of the year, Erbil has reported 315 fires, with 27 occurring in the past month alone.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Cardiologist shares how shoveling snow can be hazardous to your health
(CBS DETROIT) — With several inches of snow expected throughout most of Metro Detroit on Wednesday and Thursday, it will be a tedious task to shovel. Doctors say shoveling snow from your driveway can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack because of how cold it is and the increased exertion. Shoveling snow can be dangerous, especially for those with risk factors that could lead to a heart attack, like those with high blood pressure, obesity, and who are over the age of 65. Dr. Delair Gardi, an interventional cardiologist with the Detroit Medical Center, says it's all about minimizing risk. He encourages people to stretch before shoveling and take breaks periodically. "The best advice I can give you is stay well hydrated," Gardi said. "Number two, we have to be always warm. Number three, you should take breaks, which means if you are going to go out and do this for a few minutes, please take a break for a moment. The snow is not going to run away; you are not in a race." With most of Southeast Michigan projected to get between four and eight inches of snow and with the potential for single-digit wind chills, the American Heart Association warns that this is a perfect storm for heart health hazards. "If you grab the shovel and there is only a few inches of snow outside, that will add a lot of stress to your heart, and this move of you grabbing the snow and trying to move it up and throw it is going to put a lot of pressure on your heart, and believe it or not, the amount of pressure you put with just two minutes of doing those little moves is equal to exercising on the treadmill for 10-15 minutes," Gardi said. Dr. Gardi urges Metro Detroiters to bundle up appropriately because breathing in cold air causes constriction of blood vessels throughout the body. If you have any concerns about your heart health, talk to your doctor before shoveling snow, or consider alternatives like using a snow blower or hiring someone to plow your driveway.
Rudaw Net
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iranian prisoners in Sulaimani sew mouths shut in protest demanding repatriation
Also in Kurdistan Striking teachers from Sulaimani blocked from protesting in Erbil Erbil shuts down two more illegal refineries Fresh mountain snow draws tourists to Duhok province Three Duhok villages abandoned due to Turkey-PKK clashes A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Prisoners from Iran's western Kurdish regions (Rojhelat) in Sulaimani have been on a hunger strike for 9 days, demanding repatriation to Iran for trial. Fifteen individuals have been on hunger strike since February 1, a representative of the protesting prisoners in Sulaimani's Correctional Facility told Rudaw on condition of anonymity. 'Since yesterday, 8 of us have completely sewn their mouths shut and we will continue the hunger strike until our demands are met,' he said, highlighting that the health of most of the prisoners is deteriorating. 'From a humanitarian perspective, we sympathize with these prisoners, but from a legal standpoint, we don't, since some of these prisoners are being held for charges related to large amounts of drugs and should not be sent back,' head of Justice Network for Prisoners told Rudaw on Sunday. Shwan Sabir Gardi also warned that some of the prisoners could face the death penalty if they are sent back to Iran due to the severity of their charges. Amnesty International has repeatedly criticized Iran for executing a large number of individuals convicted of drug-related offenses. In June 2024, the human rights watchdog described Tehran's use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes as a 'deadly war on the poor.' The prisoners are requesting to be transferred to Iran due to financial hardship inside the prison. While they receive funds from their families in Iran, the amounts are minimal given the decline in the value of the Iranian rial. Gardi stressed that any retrial should be carried out 'within the framework of the law' and requires the detainees 'to present new and substantial evidence' to prove their innocence. The cases of these prisoners are currently being closely followed and actively addressed, said Ihsan Abdulrahman, head of the Correctional Facility told Rudaw. Soran Hussein contributed to this article.
Rudaw Net
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Lawyer left beaten, bloodied in Erbil court
Also in Kurdistan President Barzani, anti-ISIS coalition commander discuss ISIS 'dangers' President Barzani inaugurates two unified Peshmerga divisions UNAMI chief discusses human rights, democracy in Rudaw visit Halabja receives over 1.5 tons of medical aid from India A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A lawyer in an Erbil court was left beaten and bloodied after a quarrel with a judge, where he was handed an arrest warrant and briefly detained, a legal official said on Tuesday. Sihad Abdulkarim Majid visited the Erbil Appellate Court to represent his client for a case but was involved in an altercation 'which resulted in three of the judges' guards beating him inside the room in a very harsh manner and he was left heavily bloodied,' Aram Gardi, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Bar Association, told Rudaw. He was then handed an arrest warrant and briefly detained with bail set at ten million dinars (about $7,500), according to his father, but was released shortly after. Gardi said that the association contacted Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed who issued an arrest warrant for the three guards who beat Majid. 'Whatever the lawyer had committed, he should not have been attacked and the problem should have been resolved by law,' Gardi continued, adding that Majid is a member of the Kurdistan Bar Association. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
