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China: Seven killed in rainstorms, over 70 crocodiles escape from farm in Guangdong
World | Sep 12, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTSome of the crocodiles that escaped from the farm have been captured in a difficult operation because of the depth of the lake.
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Brazil reels under devastating floods: 31 killed, over 2,000 people rendered homeless
World | Sep 07, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTAs many as 60 cities have been impacted by the recent storm in Brazil, rendering 2,300 people homeless. The death toll is likely to increase due to prolonged effect of the storms.
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Pakistan: 2 Navy officers, 1 soldier killed in helicopter crash in Balochistan's Gwadar district
World | Sep 04, 2023, 05:19 PM ISTPakistan caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed grief over the deaths in the helicopter crash and conveyed his condolences for the kin of the victims.
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Canada: 2 killed, 6 injured after a shooting outside wedding ceremony in Ottawa
World | Sep 04, 2023, 11:07 AM ISTThe victims were identified by police as Said Mohamed Ali and Abdishakur Abdi-Dahir, Police have ruled out a case of hate crime and so far no arrests have been made.
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Philippines: 15 killed after fire breaks out in factory; firefighters delayed due to wrong address
World | Aug 31, 2023, 01:54 PM ISTThe firefighters arrived 14 minutes late as the heavy rains caused flooding and traffic jams. The rescue mission was further complicated when the firefighters were given a wrong address.
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US: Two killed after rescue helicopter catches fire, crashes in Florida | WATCH VIDEO
World | Aug 30, 2023, 07:13 PM ISTVisuals went viral on social media that showed the helicopter's rear catching fire and the chopper launching into a dangerous tailspin before crashing in Pompano Beach.
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Pakistan: 6, including two women, killed after passenger van falls off bridge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
World | Aug 27, 2023, 11:54 PM ISTThe passenger van was carrying 13 passengers when the driver lost control of the steering wheel in Mansehra's Hathimera area.
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Tamil Nadu: 10 killed, 20 injured in massive fire at Southern Railway's stationary coach
Chennai | Aug 26, 2023, 12:59 PM ISTThe fire broke out in a coach of the train, which was carrying tourists from Madurai to Rameswaram. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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Malaysia: 10 killed, including 2 on ground, after small aircraft crashes on highway | VIDEO
World | Aug 17, 2023, 08:02 PM ISTThe plane comprised of six passnegers and two crew members. Two people driving a motorcycle and a car were also killed when the aircraft crashed on the highway, said police
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At least 12 killed, 65 hurt in explosion at shopping centre in Dominican Republic's San Cristobal
World | Aug 15, 2023, 08:33 PM ISTAt least 55 people are missing and a total of 65 were hurt, as three buildings collapsed after the blast took place in San Cristobal's Villa Valdez area.
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26 killed in airstrike at Ethiopia's conflict-torn Amhara region amid state of emergency
World | Aug 14, 2023, 11:30 PM ISTEthiopia had earlier declared a state of emergency in the Amhara region after a reported surge of violent clashes between a regional ethnic militia and military forces.
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Pakistan: 2 killed, 85 hurt in aerial firing during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi
World | Aug 14, 2023, 10:52 PM ISTA 25-year-old woman was travelling on a motorbike with her bike when she was hit by a bullet coming from an unknown direction, said police.
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Afghanistan: 3 killed, 7 injured in blast at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees
World | Aug 14, 2023, 06:37 PM ISTNo group has yet claimed responsibility behind the blast, even as the Taliban government in Afghanistan has blamed the Islamic State in Khorasan Province - a regional affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS) group - for previous attacks.
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29 people killed in flood-affected China's Hebei province amid heavy rainstorms, 16 missing
World | Aug 11, 2023, 05:33 PM ISTThe flood situation in Hebei province has worsened due to continued high-intensity rainstorms. Post-disaster reconstruction work is estimated to be completed in two years, say authorities.
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Morocco: 24 killed after minibus overturns in Azilal province
World | Aug 06, 2023, 10:59 PM ISTA minibus carrying an unknown number of passengers on its way to the Demnate town in central Morocco overturned at a curve, say local authorities.
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Bangladesh: 8 killed, including 3 children, after boat capsizes in Padma River
World | Aug 06, 2023, 03:44 PM ISTThe boat carrying 46 passengers collided with another vessel and capsized near Munshiganj district on Saturday evening. Most of the passengers managed to swim ashore.
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Thailand: 8 killed, 4 injured after freight train hits truck in Chachoengsao province
World | Aug 04, 2023, 11:28 PM ISTThe 54-year-old truck driver, Wichai Yulek, had seen the approaching train and heard a warning blast, but was urged to keep driving despite slowing down, said the state railway agency.
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6 killed as clashes erupt in largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 7 injured
World | Jul 31, 2023, 08:28 AM ISTTensions flared up in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp after Fatah military general Ashraf al-Armouchi and four of his escorts were killed by Islamist militants.
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Thailand: At least 12 killed, 121 injured in huge explosion at fireworks warehouse
World | Jul 31, 2023, 09:08 AM ISTSeveral videos emerged on social media showing a large cloud of smoke over the area, along with damaged buildings and vehicles.
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Germany: 64-year-old man kills 3 in shooting near Augsburg, arrested
World | Jul 29, 2023, 09:13 AM ISTThe suspect barged into a residential building in Langweld and killed two women, aged 49 and 72, and another 52-year-old man.