People Killed
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Afghanistan: Four killed in explosion at Shiite neighbourhood in Kabul, 7 critically injured
World | Oct 27, 2023, 05:15 PM ISTThis comes two weeks after at least seven people were killed in a blast targeting a Shiite mosque in Baghlan district. A group affiliated with the Islamic State is believed to be responsible for such attacks, including those on other Shiite areas.
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Mexico: 27 killed, 4 missing as Hurricane Otis wreaks havoc on Pacific Coast
World | Oct 27, 2023, 01:01 PM ISTAll the power lines were struck in the hurricane's impact zone and the wind devastated corn crops belonging to small farmers. At least 10,000 military troops were deployed to the area, but they lacked the tools to effectively restore power for aggrieved residents.
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Bangladesh: 20 killed, over 100 injured after two trains collide outside Dhaka
World | Oct 24, 2023, 12:02 AM ISTOver 100 people are reported to be injured in the deadly train accident in Kishoreganj district. Railway officials said that the death count is likely to rise further as many people are still trapped.
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US: 19-year-old shoots three dead in Washington before killing himself, says police
World | Oct 20, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTThe incident took place in Toppenish of Washington state, where three people, including a 13-year-old boy, were shot dead by the attacker. The Toppenish Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
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Hamas claims Israeli airstrikes killed 500 people at hospital in Gaza Strip
World | Oct 17, 2023, 11:40 PM ISTThe airstrike on Gaza City's al-Ahli hospital is likely becoming the deadliest Israeli attack since 2008. Meanwhile, more than 50 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza, where it has directed people to flee to escape an imminent ground operation.
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Russia launches devastating attacks in separate areas of Ukraine; 6 killed
World | Oct 15, 2023, 06:58 PM ISTThe Kharkiv region was bombarded by over 100 Russian shellings followed by an attack with two guided bombs. The attack comes more than a week after a Russian attack at a village in Kharkiv claimed at least 51 lives.
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'So-called declaration of war..': Pakistan slams Israel at UNHRC, fails to acknowledge Hamas victims
World | Oct 10, 2023, 11:47 PM ISTZaman Mehdi, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, slammed Israel over an "illegal foreign occupation" of Palestine. He requested a moment of silence for those killed in the "occupied Palestinian territory" but failed to mention the 1,000 people killed in Israel.
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Myanmar: 29 killed, including children after alleged airstrike by military at displacement camp
World | Oct 10, 2023, 06:39 PM ISTMyanmar military has been embroiled in a conflict with ethnic rebel armies since the coup in 2021. It has launched several airstrikes against guerrilla forces and rebel fighters that have claimed the lives of many citizens.
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What is Israel's Iron Dome and why it failed against Hamas? Concerns rise over intelligence failure
World | Oct 09, 2023, 05:57 PM ISTConcerns over Israel's intelligence failure to combat the Hamas attack come in the wake of over 600 deaths in the country. Furthermore, at least 100 Israelis have been kidnapped by militants and taken to Gaza.
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Israeli retaliatory strikes in Gaza kill over 200 as war escalates, Hamas kills 70 in rocket attacks
World | Oct 08, 2023, 06:14 AM ISTDozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border with Israel as part of 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm'. The rocket attacks and the infiltration mark the deadliest attack by Hamas on Israel in years.
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Afghanistan: At least 320 killed, over 500 injured after multiple earthquakes strike country
World | Oct 08, 2023, 12:21 AM ISTFour earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.5 struck Herat, Afghanistan's third-largest city. Two earthquakes of magnitudes 6.3 were also reported in the country.
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Syria: Over 100 killed, 277 wounded in one of deadliest attacks on Syrian military academy in Homs
World | Oct 06, 2023, 04:10 PM ISTSyrian government forces vowed to respond with "full force" to the attack. They blamed insurgents “backed by known international forces”behind the deadly drone strike.
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Nigeria: Explosion at illegal oil refinery site kills 15, including pregnant woman
World | Oct 03, 2023, 08:03 PM ISTThe Niger Delta is an impoverished but oil-rich region that contributes most to Nigeria's wealth. Operators often set up illegal refineries in remote areas to avoid regulators.
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Thailand: Three killed in shooting at Bangkok shopping mall, 14-year-old suspect arrested
World | Oct 03, 2023, 05:19 PM ISTAt least four others were injured in the shooting at Bangkok's Siam Paragon Mall. The nearby Siam metro station was closed as crowds of people fled the mall amid sounds of gunfire.
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Spain: 13 killed after fire breaks out at nightclub in Murcia region, four injured
World | Oct 01, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTA three-day mourning period has been announced in the Murcia region to honour the people who died due to the nightclub fire.
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Pakistan: After Mastung, twin suicide blasts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's mosque kill five, 12 injured
World | Sep 30, 2023, 03:42 PM ISTOne of the suicide bombers was killed during a shootout outside the mosque, while his companion managed to enter the worship place. The resultant explosion by the latter led to the roof of the mosque to cave in and trap worshippers.
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Pakistan: 55 killed after massive suicide blast in a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet
World | Sep 29, 2023, 04:08 PM ISTOver the past few months, Mastung has emerged as a dangerous place for civilians with frequent shootings and bomb attacks. In 2018, a suicide bomb blast claimed the lives of 128 people there.
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35 killed after fire breaks out in commercial building close to Benin's capital
World | Sep 24, 2023, 06:21 PM ISTBeninese prosecutor Adam-Bongle Abdoubaki said that the fire may have been caused when the bags of gasoline were being unloaded in the building.
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18 killed in Somalia after explosive-laden vehicle detonates at security checkpoint
World | Sep 24, 2023, 11:53 AM ISTThe al-Shabab terrorist group has not claimed responsibility for the attack, even though it is largely considered to be behind such attacks.
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Libya: Authorities recover hundreds of bodies amid unprecedented flooding, 700 buried in Derna
World | Sep 12, 2023, 05:53 PM ISTOver 10,000 people are missing since the Mediterranean storm Daniel wreaked havoc in eastern Libya and the death toll is likely to rise.