Mauritius: 10 killed after floods in Port Louis

At least 10 people were killed after the sudden floods in Mauritius capital Port Louis on Saturday. Eight dead bodies have been recovered so far, the BBC reported. The meteorologist said that...

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Update: Leading archaeologist calls for accountability on Matale mass grave

Following reports submitted by professor in archaeology Raj Somadeva and forensic medical specialist Ajith Jayasena, who investigated the unearthed human remains, Matale magistrate court has confirmed...

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Death toll in Tanzania building collapse rises to 22, bodies visually identified

As the death toll from the 16-storey building that collapsed in Dar es Salaam rose to 22 yesterday afternoon, there was fresh scare just opposite the ill-fated structure which scared off President...

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Floating bodies in Indira canal giving sleepless nights to the police

The Indira Gandhi Canal, which runs over 650 kilometres through Rajasthan, is considered a lifeline for thousands of farmers. The free flow of water is however giving sleepless nights to the police...

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Searchers pull bodies out of Tibet mudslide that buried 83

Authorities in Tibet said Sunday that chances were slim that any survivors would be found after a massive mudslide at a gold mine buried 83 workers in piles of earth up to 30 meters deep. Searchers...

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