Helicopter crashes in Iran, all 10 on board die

A helicopter carrying victims of a car accident to a hospital in northeastern Iran crashed on Wednesday and all 10 people on board died, state TV said. The helicopter was en route to the northeastern...

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Deadly fall rainstorms add to misery in Haiti

The rain has tapered off and floodwaters no longer claw at houses, but the situation across much of Haiti remained grim on Tuesday following an autumn of punishing rains that have killed scores of people...

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Forensic anthropologist explains the 'CSI effect,' difficulty of breaking into profession

Forensic anthropologist Laura Fulginiti has had bodies in her office for over 20 years. Fulginiti, who is an adjunct professor, was featured at ASU’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice on...

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Baldia factory fire case: SHC seeks reports on DNA tests, compensation money

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed authorities to furnish progress reports on DNA tests of unidentifiable Baldia factory fire victims and disbursement of compensation cheques among families of...

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UN refugee agency concerned over boat tragedies in Bay of Bengal

The U.N. refugee agency is calling on countries in Southeast Asia to open their borders to people fleeing insecurity and violence in Burma. The UNHCR said it is seriously concerned by the recent drowning...

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The River of Death Eats Zimbabwean Youth Alive

Zimbabwean youth continue to leave their country for seemingly greener pastures in South Africa. Many of them illegally enter the neighbouring country, where they are threatened by gang violence, human...

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