25th anniversary of the Halabja Massacre in Iraq

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Halabja Massacre on March 16, 1988 in which more than 5 thousand people lost their lives. On March 16 the massacre is remembered every year. Thousands of civilians...

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5 dead, 7 missing in Madagascar boat sinking

At least five people are dead and seven remain missing after a passenger boat sank in western Madagascar earlier this week, police said on Saturday. “We have recovered five bodies so far and identified...

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Mexico fireworks explosion during religious parade kills at least 11, dozens injured

At least 11 people died and some 70 others were injured Friday when a truck loaded with fireworks exploded during a religious parade in a village near the capital, authorities said. The blast occurred...

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