DNA testing of Rana Plaza collapse victims uncertain

The fate of DNA test to know the identities of dead bodies of Rana Plaza victims hangs in the balance as the apparel apex body and the government are allegedly trying to shift the responsibility of...

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11 die as vehicle falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

Eleven people, including nine women and a child, were killed on Tuesday when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 500-foot-deep gorge near this Himachal Pradesh picturesque resort, police...

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India monsoon floods toll rises to 64 people

At least 64 people are dead and tens of thousands have been left stranded after early monsoon rains caused flooding and landslides in India. The rains are at least twice as heavy as usual in north-west...

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More than 1,200 migrants reach Italy by boat, drownings reported

More than 1,200 migrants reached Italy over the weekend after attempting the perilous sea passage from Africa in flimsy vessels, the Italian coast guard said on Monday. The coast guard said it had...

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3 bodies recovered from sea after a Malaysia-bound trawler capsized in the Bay near Teknaf

Police recovered three bodies, including one woman and two children, were recovered around 10am Monday from Kochubunia area under Teknaf Upazila after an illegally Malaysia-bound trawler capsized in...

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Collecting DNA is next step in Dozier mass grave probe

Sen. Bill Nelson's office announced Thursday that DNA testing is set to begin in the search for identities of remains in graves at Dozier. Researchers will try to match DNA samples taken from the...

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Five more Monsoon victims recovered from near Kedarnath shrine, toll 13

Authorities in Chamoli district said the toll may climb as about 50 persons from different villages in the area are missing and rescue operations are on. Five more bodies were recovered on Monday...

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