At least 28 people have been killed and 22 others are missing after an inter-island ferry capsized in northeastern Philippines. The vessel, “Maejan,” carrying at least 96 passengers was approaching its destination in the town of Aparri in the Cagayan …
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Death toll rises to 57 in Egypt road accident
The death toll of a road accident in southern Egypt has risen to 57, the state MENA news agency reported on Sunday, citing a senior official. Minya Governor Ahmed Diaaeddin said the bus carrying 70 passengers was traveling to Beni …
36 dead in two mine accidents
BEIJING, China (AP) — Chinese state media say at least 36 people have been killed in two mine accidents. The official Xinhua News Agency said Sunday that 31 people were killed and nine others were missing after a gas explosion …
China nightclub fire kills 43
BEIJING (AFP) — A blaze and subsequent stampede at a club in southern China killed 43 people and left 88 injured, state media said Sunday, in the latest deadly incident highlighting China’s abysmal fire safety record. The fire broke out …