Iraq exhumes 164 bodies from Tikrit graves

Iraq has so far exhumed the remains of 164 victims believed to have been killed by extremists in mass graves in Tikrit, AFP reported Monday. The human rights ministry said search teams have discovered...

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Living memorial to victims of bridge disaster 170 years on

Children in Victorian dress will create a poignant living memorial to those that perished in Great Yarmouth’s suspension bridge disaster. The powerful tribute will mark 170 years since nearly 80...

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Italy rescues migrants, finds 9 bodies near capsized boat

Italy's Coast Guard helped save 144 migrants Monday from a capsized boat in the waters off Libya and spotted nine bodies. It was the most dramatic of numerous rescue operations that brought thousands...

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At least 23 dead as massive grass fire rips through Siberian towns and villages

Hundreds of people in southern Siberia took refuge in temporary shelters Monday after their homes were destroyed by forest fires that have left more than 20 people dead, officials said. At least...

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